Blue Mountains Glowworm vs Dark Giant Horse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Mountains Glowworm | Dark Giant Horse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arachnocampa richardsae | Tabanus sudeticus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Mycetophilidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 22-28 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Dark Giant Horse Fly
The largest horse fly in the British Isles, dark brown with a robust build. Females deliver an extremely painful bite to livestock and humans.
Did You Know?
Its bite is considered the most painful of any European fly species.