Australian Glow-Worm Firefly vs Indian Spider Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Glow-Worm Firefly | Indian Spider Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atyphella lychnus | Hemipepsis tamisieri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 25-45 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania | Africa, Middle East |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Australian Glow-Worm Firefly
One of Australia's few true firefly species, found in tropical Queensland rainforests. Females are wingless and glow from the forest floor.
Did You Know?
Australia has surprisingly few firefly species compared to Southeast Asia, with most confined to the wet tropics of Queensland.
Indian Spider Wasp
A large dark-winged spider wasp from Africa and the Middle East that hunts large burrowing spiders. It is one of the biggest pompilids in the Old World.
Did You Know?
Like its American tarantula hawk relatives, it possesses one of the most painful stings of any African insect.