Giant Bornean Lanternfly vs New Zealand Glow-Worm Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Bornean Lanternfly | New Zealand Glow-Worm Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrops whiteheadi | Atyphella flammans |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Fulgoridae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 40-50 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
Giant Bornean Lanternfly
A spectacular lanternfly from Borneo with an elongated horn-like head process and vivid coloring. The function of the snout remains debated — possibly mimicry or balance.
Did You Know?
Despite being called lanternflies, these insects do not actually produce light — the myth dates to the 1600s when scientist Maria Sibylla Merian claimed they glowed.
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.