Blackburnia Hawaiian Ground Beetle vs Asian Rhagophthalmid Glowworm

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Blackburnia Hawaiian Ground Beetle Asian Rhagophthalmid Glowworm
Scientific Name Blackburnia hawaiiensis Rhagophthalmus ohbai
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Carabidae Rhagophthalmidae
Size 12-18 mm 8-15 mm
Habitat Forests Grasslands
Diet Detritivores Predators
Regions Oceania (Hawaii - Big Island) East Asia, Japan, Taiwan
Conservation Vulnerable Least Concern

Blackburnia Hawaiian Ground Beetle

An endemic Hawaiian ground beetle found in montane forests on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is a nocturnal predator that hunts among leaf litter and under bark. The genus Blackburnia is endemic to Hawaii and represents one of the most spectacular insect radiations in the islands.

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Did You Know?

The genus Blackburnia has diversified into over 130 species across the Hawaiian Islands, all evolved from a single colonizing ancestor.

Asian Rhagophthalmid Glowworm

A small beetle from the family Rhagophthalmidae with neotenic, larviform females that produce a bright continuous glow. Males are winged with large eyes and reduced mouthparts.

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Did You Know?

The family Rhagophthalmidae was only recently separated from Phengodidae based on molecular evidence, despite superficial similarities.