Taiwanese Window Firefly vs Hairy Whirligig Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Taiwanese Window Firefly | Hairy Whirligig Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrocoelia analis | Orectochilus villosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Gyrinidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| 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.
Hairy Whirligig Beetle
A nocturnal whirligig beetle covered in fine golden hairs that trap air underwater. Unlike other whirligigs it hides under stones by day.
Did You Know?
It is the only European whirligig beetle that is primarily nocturnal rather than diurnal.