Chinese Firefly vs River Jewelwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Firefly | River Jewelwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrocoelia rufa | Calopteryx aequabilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Lampyridae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 42-54 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | China, Japan, Korea | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Chinese Firefly
A large Asian firefly with a bright orange-red thorax and powerful bioluminescent glow. It is commonly seen near streams and rice paddies on warm evenings.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are aquatic and hunt freshwater snails underwater, breathing through special abdominal gills.
River Jewelwing
A North American damselfly with narrow dark wing tips in males and a metallic green body. It prefers faster-flowing rivers than the Ebony Jewelwing.
Did You Know?
Males have dark tips on otherwise clear wings, the reverse pattern of most other jewelwings.