Winter Firefly vs Cowpea Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Winter Firefly | Cowpea Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ellychnia corrusca | Callosobruchus maculatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Africa (native), pantropical, cosmopolitan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Winter Firefly
A day-active firefly that does not produce light as an adult. It is commonly found on tree trunks during late winter and early spring in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Despite being a firefly, adults completely lack the ability to produce bioluminescence.
Cowpea Weevil
A small, reddish-brown to dark beetle with mottled elytra and a prominent pygidium bearing two dark spots. It is one of the most destructive pests of stored cowpeas and other pulses.
Did You Know?
Females glue their eggs directly onto the surface of bean seeds, and the larvae bore into the seed immediately upon hatching.