Blue Mountains Firefly vs Water-lily Reed Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Mountains Firefly | Water-lily Reed Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atyphella flammulans | Donacia simplex |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| 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.
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.