Speckled Longhorn vs Blue Mountains Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Speckled Longhorn | Blue Mountains Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachytodes cerambyciformis | Atyphella flammulans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 7-12mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Speckled Longhorn
A small yellow longhorn beetle with variable black spots and markings. It is a frequent visitor to hogweed and other umbelliferous flowers.
Did You Know?
Despite being common it is remarkably variable in its spot pattern with no two individuals looking exactly alike.
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.