Thai Aquatic Firefly vs Red Flour Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thai Aquatic Firefly | Red Flour Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Luciola aquatilis | Tribolium castaneum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Thailand | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
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.
Red Flour Beetle
A small, reddish-brown beetle that is one of the most important stored-grain pests worldwide. It is also a key model organism in genetics.
Did You Know?
It was the first beetle to have its entire genome sequenced, advancing insect genomics.