Reunion Riverjack vs Australian Glow-Worm Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Reunion Riverjack | Australian Glow-Worm Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zygonyx elisabethae | Atyphella lychnus |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Reunion | Oceania |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Data Deficient |
Reunion Riverjack
A large dragonfly endemic to the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean. It patrols waterfalls and fast-flowing mountain streams.
Did You Know?
Deforestation and damming of Reunion's rivers have severely reduced its available breeding habitat.
Australian Glow-Worm Firefly
One of Australia's few true firefly species, found in tropical Queensland rainforests. Females are wingless and glow from the forest floor.
Did You Know?
Australia has surprisingly few firefly species compared to Southeast Asia, with most confined to the wet tropics of Queensland.