Say's Firefly vs Caucasus Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Say's Firefly Caucasus Beetle
Scientific Name Pyractomena angulata Chalcosoma chiron
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Lampyridae Dynastidae
Size 8-14 mm 50-130 mm
Habitat Wetlands Mountains
Diet Omnivores Sap Feeders
Regions Eastern North America Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar
Conservation Least Concern Not Evaluated

Say's Firefly

An early-season firefly with amber-orange flashes seen in spring across eastern North America. It is among the first fireflies to appear each year.

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Did You Know?

Its larvae are semi-aquatic and can survive temporary flooding of their habitats.

Caucasus Beetle

A massive three-horned rhinoceros beetle with a metallic greenish-black body. It is the largest of the Chalcosoma genus and highly sought after.

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Did You Know?

It is sometimes called the "king of beetles" in Southeast Asia due to its imposing size and horns.