Silvius Horse Fly vs Borneo Giant Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silvius Horse Fly | Borneo Giant Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Silvius alpinus | Lamprigera borneensis |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 25-60 mm (female), 12-18 mm (male) |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Central and Southern Europe | Southeast Asia, Borneo |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silvius Horse Fly
A small brownish horse fly found in mountain forests and alpine meadows. It is one of the few horse flies adapted to high-altitude habitats.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few horse fly species that thrives at altitudes above 1500 meters.
Borneo Giant Firefly
A very large tropical firefly from Borneo with massive larviform females that glow brightly. Males are smaller and winged with well-developed eyes for locating glowing females on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
The enormous larviform females are sometimes mistaken for caterpillars or worms by people encountering them on the forest floor.