Chinese Aquatic Firefly vs Hawaiian Happy-face Spider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Aquatic Firefly | Hawaiian Happy-face Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aquatica ficta | Theridion grallator |
| Order | Coleoptera | Araneae |
| Family | Lampyridae | Theridiidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 5 mm body length |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | China | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Endangered |
Chinese Aquatic Firefly
A firefly with fully aquatic larvae found in streams across southern China. It was the first species placed in the genus Aquatica, erected specifically for water-dwelling lampyrids.
Did You Know?
Larvae breathe underwater using specialized tracheal gills unique among fireflies.
Hawaiian Happy-face Spider
A tiny Hawaiian spider with markings on its abdomen that resemble a smiling face. It is endemic to the rainforests of four Hawaiian islands.
Did You Know?
The smiley-face pattern is thought to confuse predators by disrupting recognition of the spider shape.