Australian Glow-Worm Firefly vs Water-lily Reed Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Glow-Worm Firefly | Water-lily Reed Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atyphella lychnus | Donacia simplex |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, Asia, North America |
| 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.
Water-lily Reed Beetle
A metallic coppery-bronze aquatic beetle with longitudinal ridges on the elytra. Adults sit on floating leaves of pondweeds and bur-reeds in still or slow-flowing water.
Did You Know?
Larvae construct a silken cocoon underwater attached to plant roots, filling it with air obtained from the plant's tissues for pupation.