Blue Mountains Firefly vs Pied Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Mountains Firefly | Pied Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atyphella flammulans | Scaeva pyrastri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania, Australia | Europe, Asia, North America |
| 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.
Pied Hoverfly
A large, elegant hoverfly with white crescent-shaped markings on a dark abdomen. It is a strong migrant and beneficial aphid predator.
Did You Know?
Its white crescent markings distinguish it from nearly all other European hoverflies at a glance.