Borneo Giant Firefly vs Black Arches
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Borneo Giant Firefly | Black Arches |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprigera borneensis | Lymantria monacha |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Erebidae |
| Size | 25-60 mm (female), 12-18 mm (male) | 40-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Borneo | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Borneo Giant Firefly
A very large tropical firefly from Borneo with massive larviform females that glow brightly. Males are smaller and winged with well-developed eyes for locating glowing females on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
The enormous larviform females are sometimes mistaken for caterpillars or worms by people encountering them on the forest floor.
Black Arches
A striking moth with white wings boldly marked with black zigzag lines and a pink-flushed abdomen. It can occasionally erupt in huge outbreaks that defoliate conifer forests.
Did You Know?
During outbreaks in central Europe, caterpillar frass falling from trees sounds like rainfall.