Borneo Pulsing Firefly vs Rock Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Borneo Pulsing Firefly | Rock Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pteroptyx tener | Goera calcarata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Goeridae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Borneo Pulsing Firefly
A synchronous firefly of Southeast Asian mangroves that produces green flashes in unison with thousands of others. Massive congregations light up riverine trees each night.
Did You Know?
Entire mangrove trees appear to pulse with light as thousands of males flash in perfect synchrony.
Rock Caddisfly
A caddisfly of limestone streams whose cases incorporate calcareous sand grains and pebble ballast. Larvae scrape algae from rock surfaces.
Did You Know?
The calcareous case material provides partial camouflage against the pale limestone streambed.