Thai Aquatic Firefly vs Ebony Jewelwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thai Aquatic Firefly | Ebony Jewelwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Luciola aquatilis | Calopteryx maculata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Lampyridae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 39-57 mm body |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Thailand | North America |
| 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.
Ebony Jewelwing
A stunning damselfly with entirely jet-black wings (males) or smoky wings with white spots (females). Males perform a courtship display by opening and closing their dark wings.
Did You Know?
Male ebony jewelwings perform a butterfly-like courtship dance, slowly fluttering their dramatic black wings to catch sunlight and impress females perched on streamside vegetation.