Taiwanese Window Firefly vs Cabbage Stem Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Taiwanese Window Firefly | Cabbage Stem Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrocoelia analis | Ceutorhynchus pallidactylus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 2.5-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Taiwanese Window Firefly
A large Taiwanese firefly with a distinctive orange pronotum and transparent wing windows. Its larvae are terrestrial and glow brightly.
Did You Know?
Taiwan has designated several firefly reserves and holds annual firefly festivals that attract hundreds of thousands of visitors.
Cabbage Stem Weevil
A grey weevil that mines inside brassica stems. Larvae tunnel through stems causing weakening. One of several Ceutorhynchus species affecting oilseed rape.
Did You Know?
Larval tunneling weakens plant stems to the point where they may snap in windy conditions.