Blue Margined Ground Beetle vs Thai Aquatic Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Margined Ground Beetle | Thai Aquatic Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlaenius impunctifrons | Luciola aquatilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern and central North America | Southeast Asia, Thailand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Blue Margined Ground Beetle
A brilliantly colored ground beetle with bright metallic blue-green elytra and a velvety texture from fine pubescence. It is found near wetland habitats across North America.
Did You Know?
Its defensive secretions have been analyzed and found to contain complex chemicals that not only repel predators but also have antimicrobial properties.
Thai Aquatic Firefly
A small Thai firefly notable for having truly aquatic larvae with functional gills. It was one of the first fireflies confirmed to have larvae that live entirely underwater.
Did You Know?
This species was described in 2010 and was notable for being the first firefly with confirmed fully aquatic larvae possessing tracheal gills.