Green June Beetle vs Thai Aquatic Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green June Beetle | Thai Aquatic Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotinis nitida | Luciola aquatilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia, Thailand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Green June Beetle
A large velvety green beetle with bronze margins that buzzes loudly in flight. It feeds on ripe fruit and is attracted to fermentation.
Did You Know?
Adults are clumsy fliers that regularly crash into people, windows and walls due to their buzzing low-altitude flight.
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.