Taiwanese Window Firefly vs Powdered Fungus Beetle of Azores
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Taiwanese Window Firefly | Powdered Fungus Beetle of Azores |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrocoelia analis | Tarphius floresensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Zopheridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 0.2-0.4 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia | Portugal |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Powdered Fungus Beetle of Azores
A tiny beetle endemic to Flores Island in the Azores. It inhabits decaying wood in remnant laurel forests.
Did You Know?
The Azores archipelago has lost over 95% of its native forest, pushing many endemic beetles toward extinction.