Spine-legged Robber Fly vs New Zealand Glow-Worm Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spine-legged Robber Fly | New Zealand Glow-Worm Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diogmites angustipennis | Atyphella flammans |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Spine-legged Robber Fly
A slender amber-colored robber fly with conspicuously spined legs. It hunts from the ground in open sandy or rocky areas.
Did You Know?
Its heavily spined legs form a basket-like cage to trap prey in mid-air.
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.