Central American Glowworm Beetle vs Long-winged Fungus Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Central American Glowworm Beetle | Long-winged Fungus Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phengodes hidalgoensis | Macrocera stigma |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Phengodidae | Mycetophilidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Mexico | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Central American Glowworm Beetle
A Mexican glowworm beetle with males possessing large feathery antennae and short elytra. The larviform females produce greenish-yellow bioluminescence from lateral light organs.
Did You Know?
Phengodidae are found only in the New World, from southern Canada to South America, making them a uniquely American family.
Long-winged Fungus Gnat
A delicate fungus gnat with unusually long antennae and slender patterned wings. It is often found in shaded damp woodland where it hunts small insects.
Did You Know?
Some Macrocera species have bioluminescent larvae, though less spectacularly than the cave glowworms.