Blue Mountains Glowworm vs Sicardi's Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Mountains Glowworm | Sicardi's Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arachnocampa richardsae | Helictopleurus sicardi |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mycetophilidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Madagascar |
| 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.
Sicardi's Dung Beetle
A compact forest dung beetle with a glossy black body and strongly punctured elytra. Males have a small but distinct cephalic horn used in competitive encounters.
Did You Know?
It is part of the ancient Helictopleurus radiation that diverged from continental African dung beetles over 30 million years ago.