Willow Calligrapha vs Spring Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Willow Calligrapha | Spring Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calligrapha multipunctata bigsbyana | Photinus ardens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Willow Calligrapha
A subspecies of Calligrapha with pale elytra marked with elongated dark spots and dashes. It is associated with willow trees along waterways in North America.
Did You Know?
Calligrapha beetles are a model system for studying pattern formation in biology, as no two individuals share the same elytral markings.
Spring Firefly
A small early-season firefly of the eastern United States with a distinctive fast double-pulse flash pattern. It has a dark body with a pinkish-red pronotum and is among the first fireflies to appear each year.
Did You Know?
This species often begins flashing earlier in the evening than most other North American fireflies.