Japanese Genji Firefly vs Beautiful Snout
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Genji Firefly | Beautiful Snout |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Luciola cruciata | Hypena crassalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Erebidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 30-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Japan | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Japanese Genji Firefly
An aquatic-larval firefly revered in Japanese culture, found near clean streams. It is one of the few fireflies whose larvae develop entirely in freshwater.
Did You Know?
Annual firefly-viewing festivals called hotarugari have been held in Japan for over a thousand years in honor of this species.
Beautiful Snout
A moth with long palps forming a snout-like projection and warm purple-brown wings crossed by pale lines. It is associated exclusively with bilberry on acidic heathlands.
Did You Know?
Its elongated mouthparts give it the appearance of having a beak, unique among British moths.