Thai Aquatic Firefly vs Fen Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thai Aquatic Firefly | Fen Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Luciola aquatilis | Stenus providus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 3.5-4.5 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Thailand | Northern Europe |
| 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.
Fen Rove Beetle
A tiny rove beetle of wetland margins with exceptionally large eyes for a beetle its size. Uses a retractable sticky labial pad to catch springtails. Confined to fen habitats.
Did You Know?
Has proportionally the largest eyes of any British beetle relative to its body size.