Borneo Firefly vs Willow Calligrapha
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Borneo Firefly | Willow Calligrapha |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pteroptyx bearni | Calligrapha multipunctata bigsbyana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | 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.
Willow Calligrapha
A subspecies of Calligrapha with pale elytra marked with elongated dark spots and dashes. It is associated with willow trees along waterways in North America.
Did You Know?
Calligrapha beetles are a model system for studying pattern formation in biology, as no two individuals share the same elytral markings.