Japanese Water Penny vs Blue Mountains Glowworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Water Penny | Blue Mountains Glowworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eubrianax granicollis | Arachnocampa richardsae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Psephenidae | Mycetophilidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, Taiwan | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Water Penny
An East Asian water penny beetle found in swift forest streams of Japan. Adults are dark and robust with a granular pronotum.
Did You Know?
Its larvae use a suction-cup-like ventral surface to maintain their grip on stones in powerful currents.
Blue Mountains Glowworm
An Australian bioluminescent fungus gnat closely related to the New Zealand glowworm. Its larvae hang from cave ceilings and rainforest overhangs, emitting a blue-green glow.
Did You Know?
Different Arachnocampa species emit slightly different colors of light, from blue-green to green-yellow.