Japanese Hotaruko Firefly vs Rounded Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Hotaruko Firefly | Rounded Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrocoelia fumosa | Calephelis perditalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 20-26 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | South Texas, northeastern Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Hotaruko Firefly
A large terrestrial firefly with a dark brown body and bright reddish pronotum. The wingless, larviform females produce a bright sustained glow from the ground to attract flying males.
Did You Know?
The Japanese name 'hotaruko' distinguishes these terrestrial glowworm-type fireflies from the aquatic 'hotaru' species.
Rounded Metalmark
A small reddish-brown metalmark with distinctly rounded wing margins and two rows of metallic silvery spots. It is found in subtropical scrublands near the Mexican border.
Did You Know?
It is so obscure that some populations were only discovered through targeted surveys of rare habitat in the Rio Grande Valley.