New Zealand Glow-Worm Firefly vs Rothschild's Achias
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Zealand Glow-Worm Firefly | Rothschild's Achias |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atyphella flammans | Achias rothschildi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Platystomatidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 15-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Papua New Guinea |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
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.
Rothschild's Achias
A remarkable Papua New Guinean fly where males have enormously elongated eye stalks. Males use their extended eyes to size up rivals. Has the largest head capsule of any known insect.
Did You Know?
Has the largest head capsule relative to body size of any insect, with eye stalks wider than its body.