Heike Firefly vs Short-winged Firefly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Heike Firefly Short-winged Firefly
Scientific Name Luciola lateralis Lucidota atra
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Lampyridae Lampyridae
Size 7-10 mm 8-13 mm
Habitat Farmland Underground
Diet Omnivores Herbivores
Regions Japan, Korean Peninsula North America
Conservation Near Threatened Least Concern

Heike Firefly

A Japanese firefly associated with rice paddies, smaller than the Genji firefly. It flashes more rapidly and is found in lowland wetland habitats.

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Did You Know?

It is named after the Heike clan from Japanese history and is celebrated alongside the Genji firefly in summer festivals.

Short-winged Firefly

A dark-bodied, day-active firefly that has lost the ability to produce light as an adult. It has a black body with a reddish-orange pronotum and is often found on tree trunks and vegetation.

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Did You Know?

Despite being a firefly, this diurnal species relies on chemical pheromones rather than light signals to find mates.