Blue Mountains Firefly vs Eyed Elater Glowworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Mountains Firefly | Eyed Elater Glowworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atyphella flammulans | Phengodes fusciceps |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Phengodidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 15-25 mm (females) |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Oceania, Australia | Eastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Eyed Elater Glowworm
A railroad worm beetle whose larviform females emit light from paired organs along the body. Males are short-lived, winged, and do not glow.
Did You Know?
Females produce both green light from their body segments and red light from their head, resembling a tiny railroad train at night.