Cederberg Heelwalker vs European Glow-Worm Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cederberg Heelwalker | European Glow-Worm Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Austrophasma cederbergense | Phosphaenus hemipterus |
| Order | Mantophasmatodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Austrophasmatidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Africa, South Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Cederberg Heelwalker
A predatory heelwalker found in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa. It is greenish-brown and well-camouflaged among fynbos shrubs.
Did You Know?
Females eat the male after mating, similar to praying mantises, despite being in an entirely different order.
European Glow-Worm Click Beetle
A small European firefly with reduced wings in the male and completely wingless females. Both sexes produce faint bioluminescence.
Did You Know?
Males walk along the ground rather than flying, making them one of the few fireflies where males cannot fly at all.