Giant Australian Jewel Beetle vs Thai Aquatic Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Australian Jewel Beetle | Thai Aquatic Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Julodimorpha bakewelli | Luciola aquatilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Australia | Southeast Asia, Thailand |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Vulnerable |
Giant Australian Jewel Beetle
A large, bumpy-textured jewel beetle from Australia. Males are famously attracted to discarded beer bottles.
Did You Know?
Males were observed trying to mate with brown beer bottles, mistaking them for giant females.
Thai Aquatic Firefly
A small Thai firefly notable for having truly aquatic larvae with functional gills. It was one of the first fireflies confirmed to have larvae that live entirely underwater.
Did You Know?
This species was described in 2010 and was notable for being the first firefly with confirmed fully aquatic larvae possessing tracheal gills.