African Driver Ant vs Blue Mountains Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Driver Ant | Blue Mountains Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylus wilverthi | Atyphella flammulans |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dorylidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | Workers 3-13 mm; queen up to 50 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Central Africa, East Africa | Oceania, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Driver Ant
A notorious army ant species that forms massive raiding columns through the forest floor. Colonies can contain over 20 million individuals.
Did You Know?
Soldier ants have such powerful jaws that indigenous peoples have used them as natural wound sutures.
Blue Mountains Firefly
An Australian firefly found in cool temperate rainforests, producing a steady greenish glow. It has a dark body and is most active on warm, humid nights after rain.
Did You Know?
Firefly-watching tours in the Blue Mountains and Springbrook National Park have introduced Australians to their native luminous beetles.