Taiwanese Window Firefly vs Feather-Legged Assassin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Taiwanese Window Firefly | Feather-Legged Assassin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrocoelia analis | Ptilocnemus lemur |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Asia | Australia |
| 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.
Feather-Legged Assassin Bug
An Australian assassin bug with bizarre feathery hind legs used to lure ant prey. It waves its feathered legs near ant trails to attract victims.
Did You Know?
It dangles its feathery hind legs like fishing lures to attract ants, which it then seizes and devours.