Borneo Firefly vs Map Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Borneo Firefly | Map Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pteroptyx bearni | Araschnia levana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 32-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Europe, temperate Asia |
| 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.
Map Butterfly
A small butterfly that produces two dramatically different seasonal forms within the same year. Spring adults are orange with black spots; summer adults are black with white bands.
Did You Know?
The seasonal colour change is triggered by day length during the larval stage, not temperature.