Blue Mountains Glowworm vs Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Mountains Glowworm | Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arachnocampa richardsae | Drosophila melanogaster |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Mycetophilidae | Drosophilidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Worldwide |
| 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.
Fruit Fly
The most studied organism in genetics. Six Nobel Prizes have been awarded for research on this tiny fly. 75% of human disease genes have recognizable matches in its genome.
Did You Know?
The fruit fly shares 60% of its DNA with humans and 75% of human disease genes have a match in the fruit fly genome — making it invaluable for medical research.