Japanese Genji Firefly vs Ox Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Genji Firefly | Ox Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Luciola cruciata | Strategus aloeus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 30-60mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Japan | North America, South America |
| 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.
Ox Beetle
A large robust dark brown beetle with three forward-pointing horns on the males pronotum. It is attracted to lights in tropical areas.
Did You Know?
Males use their three horns like a trident to pry rivals from burrows during fights over females.