Blue Mountains Glowworm vs Brazilian Angel Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Mountains Glowworm | Brazilian Angel Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arachnocampa richardsae | Zorotypus brasiliensis |
| Order | Diptera | Zoraptera |
| Family | Mycetophilidae | Zorotypidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Blue Mountains Glowworm
An Australian bioluminescent fungus gnat closely related to the New Zealand glowworm. Its larvae hang from cave ceilings and rainforest overhangs, emitting a blue-green glow.
Did You Know?
Different Arachnocampa species emit slightly different colors of light, from blue-green to green-yellow.
Brazilian Angel Insect
A zorapteran from the Atlantic Forest region of Brazil. It forms colonies of up to 120 individuals under the bark of fallen trees.
Did You Know?
Zoraptera is one of the least species-rich insect orders with fewer than 50 known species worldwide.