Borneo Firefly vs Igneus Rainbow Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Borneo Firefly | Igneus Rainbow Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pteroptyx bearni | Phanaeus igneus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Southeastern North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Borneo Firefly
A synchronous firefly endemic to Borneo that creates dramatic light displays in riverside trees. It congregates in specific display trees night after night.
Did You Know?
Individual display trees can host the same colony for decades, and the loss of a single tree can displace thousands of fireflies.
Igneus Rainbow Scarab
A brilliantly metallic green, blue, and red tunneling dung beetle of the southeastern United States. Males have a long, slender horn on the head. It tunnels beneath dung on sandy soils in pine forests.
Did You Know?
The fiery metallic colors that give it the name igneus make it one of the most colorful beetles in North America.