Jewel Scarab vs West African Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jewel Scarab | West African Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysina resplendens | Luciola lusitanica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Costa Rica, Panama | West Africa (Senegal, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Jewel Scarab
A beetle that appears to be made of polished gold, found in cloud forests of Central America. Its reflective shell is composed of chiral nanostructures.
Did You Know?
Its shell reflects circularly polarized light, a property almost unique in the animal kingdom.
West African Firefly
A small soft-bodied beetle that produces bioluminescent flashes to attract mates. Males fly and flash while females respond from vegetation. The light is produced by a chemical reaction involving luciferin and luciferase.
Did You Know?
Firefly light is the most efficient light source in nature, with nearly 100% of the energy converted to light and almost no heat.