Temognatha Jewel Beetle vs Iberian Glow-Worm

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Temognatha Jewel Beetle Iberian Glow-Worm
Scientific Name Temognatha alternata Lampyris iberica
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Buprestidae Lampyridae
Size 25-45 mm 12-20 mm
Habitat Woodlands Woodlands
Diet Root Feeders Predators
Regions Western Australia Europe
Conservation Not Evaluated Least Concern

Temognatha Jewel Beetle

A large Australian jewel beetle with bold yellow and black striped elytra. Found in eucalyptus forests and woodlands.

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Did You Know?

Australia has over 1,200 species of jewel beetles, more than any other continent.

Iberian Glow-Worm

A glow-worm firefly found in Spain and Portugal with wingless, luminous females. It inhabits Mediterranean scrublands and open woodlands.

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Did You Know?

Female glow-worms can control the intensity of their glow and will extinguish their light immediately if disturbed by a predator.