Jade-headed Buffalo Beetle vs Large Asian Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jade-headed Buffalo Beetle | Large Asian Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trypoxylus dichotomus | Lamprigera tenebrosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 40-85 mm | 20-50 mm (female), 15-20 mm (male) |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar) and East Asia | East Asia, Southeast Asia, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Jade-headed Buffalo Beetle
A large rhinoceros beetle with a glossy dark brown to black body. Males sport a long, forked cephalic horn and a shorter thoracic horn. The horn fork resembles a tuning fork.
Did You Know?
In Japan and parts of Southeast Asia, these beetles are popular pets sold in department stores and convenience stores during summer months.
Large Asian Firefly
A very large Asian firefly with dark brown elytra and a broad body. The larviform females are among the largest bioluminescent insects, reaching impressive sizes as they prey on giant land snails.
Did You Know?
Females can weigh over 5 grams, making them among the heaviest bioluminescent insects on Earth.