Rhinoceros Dung Beetle vs Blue Mountains Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rhinoceros Dung Beetle | Blue Mountains Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliocopris dominus | Atyphella flammulans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Oceania, Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Rhinoceros Dung Beetle
A large nocturnal dung beetle found in the forests of Southeast Asia. It constructs enormous brood balls from elephant dung.
Did You Know?
Its brood balls can be the size of a tennis ball, among the largest of any dung beetle.
Blue Mountains Firefly
An Australian firefly found in cool temperate rainforests, producing a steady greenish glow. It has a dark body and is most active on warm, humid nights after rain.
Did You Know?
Firefly-watching tours in the Blue Mountains and Springbrook National Park have introduced Australians to their native luminous beetles.