Mountain Demoiselle vs Miyako Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Demoiselle | Miyako Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx exul | Luciola filiformis |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 45-52 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | East Asia, Japan, Ryukyu Islands |
| Conservation | Endangered | Vulnerable |
Mountain Demoiselle
A rare North African demoiselle restricted to mountain streams in Algeria and Tunisia. Males have dark blue-tinted wings and metallic blue-green bodies.
Did You Know?
It is one of the rarest demoiselles in the world, confined to a handful of streams in the Atlas Mountains.
Miyako Firefly
A small Japanese firefly found on Miyako Island with a slender body and greenish-yellow luminescence. It has a limited distribution and is considered a unique island endemic.
Did You Know?
This island endemic species has become a symbol of conservation efforts on the Ryukyu Islands of southern Japan.