Striped Ladybird vs Australian Glow-Worm Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Ladybird | Australian Glow-Worm Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myzia oblongoguttata | Atyphella lychnus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 6-8mm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Striped Ladybird
A large distinctive ladybird with cream streaks on a brown background. It lives exclusively in conifer trees.
Did You Know?
One of the most distinctively patterned European ladybirds with elongated cream markings instead of round spots.
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.