Raspberry Beetle vs Luminous Beetle of Ulu Selangor
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Raspberry Beetle | Luminous Beetle of Ulu Selangor |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Byturus tomentosus | Pteroptyx similis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Byturidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 3-4mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia, Malaysia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Raspberry Beetle
A small brownish-gold beetle whose larvae are the small white grubs found inside raspberries and blackberries.
Did You Know?
The small cream-colored grub found inside a raspberry you were about to eat is almost certainly this species.
Luminous Beetle of Ulu Selangor
A tiny synchronous firefly found along rivers in Malaysia. Males congregate by the hundreds in berembang trees along tidal rivers and flash with remarkable precision.
Did You Know?
The Selangor River firefly displays were once among the brightest bioluminescent shows on Earth, but habitat loss has reduced their numbers.