Scarlet Net-Winged Beetle vs Australian Glow-Worm Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet Net-Winged Beetle | Australian Glow-Worm Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plateros brasiliensis | Atyphella lychnus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | South America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Scarlet Net-Winged Beetle
A bright red lycid beetle found in the Atlantic Forest region of Brazil. Its vivid coloration is part of a large mimicry complex involving multiple insect orders.
Did You Know?
The genus Plateros is one of the most species-rich lycid genera, with over 1,000 described species worldwide.
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.