Gyas Beetle vs Borneo Giant Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gyas Beetle | Borneo Giant Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dynastes gyas | Lamprigera borneensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dynastinae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 50-110 mm | 25-60 mm (female), 12-18 mm (male) |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Brazil | Southeast Asia, Borneo |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Gyas Beetle
A large South American relative of the Hercules beetle with shorter, thicker horns. Body is dark brown to black.
Did You Know?
Unlike the Hercules beetle, their elytra remain dark and do not change color with humidity.
Borneo Giant Firefly
A very large tropical firefly from Borneo with massive larviform females that glow brightly. Males are smaller and winged with well-developed eyes for locating glowing females on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
The enormous larviform females are sometimes mistaken for caterpillars or worms by people encountering them on the forest floor.