Chinese Terrestrial Glowworm Firefly vs Bordered Great Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Terrestrial Glowworm Firefly | Bordered Great Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrocoelia pectoralis | Dytiscus circumflexus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 14-22 mm | 28-34 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Asia, China | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Chinese Terrestrial Glowworm Firefly
A large firefly with dark brown elytra and a bright reddish pronotum. Females are wingless and produce a steady glow. This species has been used extensively in Chinese bioluminescence research.
Did You Know?
The mass collection of this species for commercial firefly-viewing events in China has raised conservation concerns.
Bordered Great Diving Beetle
A large British diving beetle similar to D. marginalis but with expanded yellow margins. It prefers larger, more permanent water bodies.
Did You Know?
Females have deeply grooved elytra while males have smooth ones, making the sexes easy to distinguish.