Borneo Giant Firefly vs Hairy Whirligig Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Borneo Giant Firefly | Hairy Whirligig Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprigera borneensis | Orectochilus villosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Gyrinidae |
| Size | 25-60 mm (female), 12-18 mm (male) | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Borneo | Europe |
| 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.
Hairy Whirligig Beetle
A nocturnal whirligig beetle covered in fine golden hairs that trap air underwater. Unlike other whirligigs it hides under stones by day.
Did You Know?
It is the only European whirligig beetle that is primarily nocturnal rather than diurnal.