Borneo Giant Firefly vs Desert Blond Tarantula Hawk
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Borneo Giant Firefly | Desert Blond Tarantula Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprigera borneensis | Pepsis thisbe |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 25-60 mm (female), 12-18 mm (male) | 25-45 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Borneo | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Borneo Giant Firefly
A very large tropical firefly from Borneo with massive larviform females that glow brightly. Males are smaller and winged with well-developed eyes for locating glowing females on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
The enormous larviform females are sometimes mistaken for caterpillars or worms by people encountering them on the forest floor.
Desert Blond Tarantula Hawk
A large metallic blue-black spider wasp with vibrant orange wings found in the Sonoran Desert. Females hunt blonde tarantulas as food for their larvae.
Did You Know?
It is the official state insect of New Mexico despite having one of the most painful stings of any insect.