Round-bodied Scydmaenine vs European Large Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Round-bodied Scydmaenine | European Large Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scydmaenus tarsatus | Lamprohiza splendidula |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Round-bodied Scydmaenine
A minute, convex rove beetle of the subfamily Scydmaeninae with a distinctively constricted waist between thorax and abdomen. It is a specialized predator of armored mites in forest soil.
Did You Know?
This tiny beetle has evolved specialized mandibles that can crack open the heavily armored shells of oribatid mites, prey that most other predators cannot exploit.
European Large Firefly
A central European firefly whose males produce a continuous greenish glow while flying. Its predatory larvae spend up to three years feeding on snails in woodland soils.
Did You Know?
Unlike most European glowworms both males and females of this species are bioluminescent.