Thai Aquatic Firefly vs Arctic Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thai Aquatic Firefly | Arctic Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Luciola aquatilis | Baetis bundyae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Baetidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Thailand | Arctic Canada, Alaska, northern Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Thai Aquatic Firefly
A small Thai firefly notable for having truly aquatic larvae with functional gills. It was one of the first fireflies confirmed to have larvae that live entirely underwater.
Did You Know?
This species was described in 2010 and was notable for being the first firefly with confirmed fully aquatic larvae possessing tracheal gills.
Arctic Mayfly
A small, delicate mayfly with transparent wings and two long tail filaments. Nymphs are agile swimmers in cold Arctic streams. Adults emerge for a very brief mating flight during the short Arctic summer.
Did You Know?
Adult mayflies live only a few hours to a few days, just long enough to mate and lay eggs before dying.