Borneo Giant Firefly vs Indian Jewelwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Borneo Giant Firefly | Indian Jewelwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprigera borneensis | Vestalis gracilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Lampyridae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 25-60 mm (female), 12-18 mm (male) | 55-70 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Borneo | Asia |
| 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.
Indian Jewelwing
A large, shimmering emerald-green damselfly found in the rainforests of South and Southeast Asia. Both sexes have iridescent green bodies and clear wings.
Did You Know?
Its entire body shimmers with intense metallic emerald green, making it one of the most brilliant damselflies.