Scalloped Hook-tip vs Chinese Aquatic Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scalloped Hook-tip | Chinese Aquatic Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falcaria lacertinaria | Aquatica ficta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Drepanidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan | China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Scalloped Hook-tip
A small moth with strongly curved wingtips and scalloped wing margins that rests resembling a dead leaf. Its mottled brown and grey colouring completes the disguise.
Did You Know?
The hooked wing tips are unique among moth families and give the Drepanidae their alternative name, hook-tips.
Chinese Aquatic Firefly
A firefly with fully aquatic larvae found in streams across southern China. It was the first species placed in the genus Aquatica, erected specifically for water-dwelling lampyrids.
Did You Know?
Larvae breathe underwater using specialized tracheal gills unique among fireflies.