Blue Mountains Firefly vs Giant Hawaiian Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Mountains Firefly | Giant Hawaiian Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atyphella flammulans | Anax strenuus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Lampyridae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 10-13 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania, Australia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Giant Hawaiian Darner
The largest dragonfly in the United States, endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. It patrols forest streams and pools in native montane forest.
Did You Know?
Ancient Hawaiians called it the 'pinao' and considered it a guardian spirit of fresh water.