Taiwanese Window Firefly vs Neotropical Backswimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Taiwanese Window Firefly | Neotropical Backswimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrocoelia analis | Buenoa antigone |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Notonectidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 5-9 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Asia | Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay |
| 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.
Neotropical Backswimmer
A small aquatic bug that swims upside-down using its long oar-like hind legs. Its pale ventral surface provides camouflage when viewed from below against the sky.
Did You Know?
It carries a silvery air bubble on its belly that functions like a physical gill, extracting dissolved oxygen from the water.