Borneo Pulsing Firefly vs Triplaris Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Borneo Pulsing Firefly | Triplaris Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pteroptyx tener | Pseudomyrmex triplarinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Formicidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | South America, Amazon Basin |
| 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.
Triplaris Ant
A South American ant that inhabits the hollow stems of Triplaris trees in a mutualistic relationship. Workers swarm out and deliver painful stings when the host tree is disturbed.
Did You Know?
Local people call Triplaris the 'devil tree' because touching it triggers an immediate attack by hundreds of stinging ants.