Borneo Giant Firefly vs Hop Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Borneo Giant Firefly | Hop Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprigera borneensis | Psylliodes attenuata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 25-60 mm (female), 12-18 mm (male) | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| 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.
Hop Flea Beetle
A small bronze flea beetle that feeds on hops and hemp. Can cause economic damage to hop gardens. Adults create characteristic small round holes in leaves.
Did You Know?
Has been associated with cannabis cultivation since ancient times, with records dating back centuries.