White-Gloved Howdy vs Green Lacewing Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-Gloved Howdy | Green Lacewing Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Isonychia sadleri | Photinus scintillans |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Isonychiidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White-Gloved Howdy
Named for the white tips of its forelegs resembling gloves. Nymphs are powerful swimmers found in fast-flowing Appalachian streams.
Did You Know?
The distinctive white-tipped forelegs are visible even in flight, giving rise to the fanciful common name.
Green Lacewing Firefly
A small firefly with a bright green flash and a dark body with yellowish pronotal borders. Males produce a brief twinkling flash while flying low over grasslands and meadows.
Did You Know?
The word scintillans means sparkling, referring to the brief twinkling quality of this species' distinctive flash.