European Amazon Ant vs New Zealand Glow-Worm Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Amazon Ant | New Zealand Glow-Worm Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyergus rufescens | Atyphella flammans |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 6-7 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
European Amazon Ant
An obligate slave-making ant that raids colonies of Formica ants to steal pupae. The kidnapped workers then perform all domestic duties for the Polyergus colony.
Did You Know?
Their sickle-shaped mandibles are so specialized for fighting that they cannot feed themselves or care for their own brood.
New Zealand Glow-Worm Firefly
An Australasian firefly found in subtropical forests of eastern Australia. It produces a steady amber glow rather than a blinking flash.
Did You Know?
Despite sharing the name 'glow-worm' with New Zealand cave glow-worms, this is a true firefly beetle, not a fungus gnat.