Blue Mountains Glowworm vs Crowned Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Mountains Glowworm | Crowned Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arachnocampa richardsae | Onchestus rentzi |
| Order | Diptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Mycetophilidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 80-120 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Oceania |
| 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.
Crowned Stick Insect
An Australian stick insect with distinctive crown-like structures on its head. It inhabits rainforests in tropical Queensland and is rarely encountered.
Did You Know?
The function of the bizarre crown-like head structures in this species remains unclear, though they may play a role in species recognition or camouflage disruption.