Viburnum Leaf Beetle vs Thai Aquatic Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Viburnum Leaf Beetle | Thai Aquatic Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrrhalta viburni | Luciola aquatilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe (native), introduced to North America | Southeast Asia, Thailand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Viburnum Leaf Beetle
A small, brownish-yellow beetle with dense pubescence that has become a serious invasive pest of ornamental viburnum shrubs. Larvae skeletonize leaves from the underside.
Did You Know?
Females chew holes in twigs and deposit eggs inside, capping them with a mixture of excrement and chewed bark that hardens into a protective cover.
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.