Dark-winged Fungus Gnat vs Red-legged Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-winged Fungus Gnat | Red-legged Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sciara hemerobioides | Castiarina rufipennis |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mycetophilidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dark-winged Fungus Gnat
A small, dark fungus gnat with smoky wings and long slender antennae. Its larvae are known for forming spectacular marching columns of thousands of individuals.
Did You Know?
Larvae form army-like processions of thousands marching in columns across forest floors, a phenomenon called 'Heerwurm' in German.
Red-legged Jewel Beetle
A medium-sized jewel beetle with reddish-brown elytra and metallic green thorax. It visits flowers in eucalypt woodlands across southern Australia.
Did You Know?
The genus Castiarina contains about 500 species, all found only in Australia and New Guinea.