Heike Firefly vs Western Glacier Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heike Firefly | Western Glacier Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Luciola lateralis | Zapada glacier |
| Order | Coleoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Nemouridae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 5-8 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Japan, Korean Peninsula | Glacier National Park, Montana |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Endangered |
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.
Did You Know?
It is named after the Heike clan from Japanese history and is celebrated alongside the Genji firefly in summer festivals.
Western Glacier Stonefly
A cold-specialist stonefly found only in glacier-fed streams in Glacier National Park. It is threatened by the retreat of mountain glaciers.
Did You Know?
It may become one of the first insects driven to extinction by climate change as glaciers disappear.