Lepidostoma Caddisfly vs Borneo Giant Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lepidostoma Caddisfly | Borneo Giant Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepidostoma hirtum | Lamprigera borneensis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lepidostomatidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 25-60 mm (female), 12-18 mm (male) |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia, Borneo |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lepidostoma Caddisfly
A case-building caddisfly that constructs distinctive four-sided cases from leaf fragments. Larvae are important leaf-litter shredders in forest streams.
Did You Know?
Larvae precisely cut leaf pieces into uniform squares to build their characteristic boxy cases.
Borneo Giant Firefly
A very large tropical firefly from Borneo with massive larviform females that glow brightly. Males are smaller and winged with well-developed eyes for locating glowing females on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
The enormous larviform females are sometimes mistaken for caterpillars or worms by people encountering them on the forest floor.