Giant Namib Darkling Beetle vs New Zealand Glow-Worm Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Namib Darkling Beetle | New Zealand Glow-Worm Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onymacris rugatipennis | Atyphella flammans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Africa | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Giant Namib Darkling Beetle
One of the largest darkling beetles in the Namib, with deeply ridged wing covers. It is active during the day, running rapidly across hot sand.
Did You Know?
It can sprint across sand that reaches temperatures of 60 degrees Celsius by raising its body high on stilt-like legs.
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.