Coconut Ant vs Japanese Hotaruko Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coconut Ant | Japanese Hotaruko Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tapinoma melanocephalum | Pyrocoelia fumosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 1.3-2 mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Pantropical, Global in heated buildings | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coconut Ant
A tiny bicolored ant with a dark head and pale translucent body, also called the ghost ant. It is a major household pest in tropical regions worldwide.
Did You Know?
Their translucent body makes their abdomen change color depending on what food they have recently eaten.
Japanese Hotaruko Firefly
A large terrestrial firefly with a dark brown body and bright reddish pronotum. The wingless, larviform females produce a bright sustained glow from the ground to attract flying males.
Did You Know?
The Japanese name 'hotaruko' distinguishes these terrestrial glowworm-type fireflies from the aquatic 'hotaru' species.