Lord Howe Island Beetle vs Borneo Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lord Howe Island Beetle | Borneo Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplognathus macleayi | Pteroptyx bearni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 2-3 cm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Australia | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Data Deficient |
Lord Howe Island Beetle
A scarab beetle endemic to Lord Howe Island with metallic green coloring. It has suffered severe decline due to introduced rats.
Did You Know?
This beetle was once so abundant it was considered a pest but is now extremely rare after rat introduction in 1918.
Borneo Firefly
A synchronous firefly endemic to Borneo that creates dramatic light displays in riverside trees. It congregates in specific display trees night after night.
Did You Know?
Individual display trees can host the same colony for decades, and the loss of a single tree can displace thousands of fireflies.