Western Ameletid Mayfly vs Thai Aquatic Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Ameletid Mayfly | Thai Aquatic Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ameletus cooki | Luciola aquatilis |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ameletidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia, Thailand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Western Ameletid Mayfly
A streamlined mayfly found in cold mountain streams of the Pacific Northwest. Nymphs are agile swimmers that dart between cobbles in riffles.
Did You Know?
Nymphs are strong enough swimmers to move upstream against moderate currents.
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.