Blue Mountains Firefly vs Borneo River Cruiser
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Mountains Firefly | Borneo River Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atyphella flammulans | Macromia cingulata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Lampyridae | Macromiidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 7-8.5 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania, Australia | Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Borneo River Cruiser
A large fast-flying dragonfly of pristine river systems in Borneo. It patrols long stretches of river with a distinctive cruising flight pattern.
Did You Know?
River cruiser dragonflies rarely perch, spending almost their entire adult life on the wing.