New Zealand Glow-Worm Firefly vs Nisotra Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Zealand Glow-Worm Firefly | Nisotra Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atyphella flammans | Nisotra uniformis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | South and Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
Nisotra Flea Beetle
A small, yellowish-brown flea beetle that is the most important pest of jute in South Asia. Adults create shot-holes in leaves while larvae mine the stems.
Did You Know?
It is the single most damaging insect pest of jute, an economically vital fiber crop grown extensively in Bangladesh and India.