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Glowworm

Phengodes

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38.9765, -77.2051

Field Notes

Description:

It's about 6 cm long when extended, and can curl tightly like a millipede, which is its prey. It has bioluminescent organs that are always "on". The female, which I think this is, remains in this form, while males become beetles with wings and antennae.

Habitat:

Leaf litter in woods.

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Comments (5)

Very cool. First time I've seen one of these. Thank you
Awesome. Nice studio shots
Never seen one of these before. What a fantastic creature. Thanks for sharing!

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