Glow worm bioluminescence
SKU 29334 Category Topside Photos Tags Arachnocampa luminosa, Arthropoda, bioluminescence, Diptera, Glow worm, Insecta, mucus, New Zealand, predator, terrestrial, web
Image ID: | 29335 |
Common Name: | Glow worm |
Scientific Name: | Arachnocampa luminosa |
Description: | A glow worm lights up its web in an effort to attract prey. The beads of light below the worm are reflected off beads of sticky mucus on the strands of hanging silk. |
Location: | Nichol’s Creek, Otago, New Zealand |
Keywords: | Glow worm, Arachnocampa luminosa, terrestrial, bioluminescence, predator, web, mucus, New Zealand, Arthropoda, Insecta, Diptera |
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