Thai Aquatic Firefly vs Slender Pigeon Louse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thai Aquatic Firefly | Slender Pigeon Louse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Luciola aquatilis | Columbicola columbae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Philopteridae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Thailand | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania |
| 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.
Slender Pigeon Louse
A long slender louse found between the barbs of wing and tail feathers of pigeons and doves. It is one of the most studied louse-host systems in biology.
Did You Know?
This louse has become a model organism for studying coevolution, as its evolutionary tree closely mirrors that of its pigeon host species.