Glow Worm inhabits undisturbed woodland and caves. It has a shell skin type. The diet is omnivore. Glow Worm which methodical name is arachnocampa luminosa grows 2.5-5.0cm (1-2in).
Facts about glow worms
Name | Glow Worm |
Order | Coleoptera |
Class | Insecta |
Colour | Black, brown, yellow, green, red |
Number of Species | 12 |
Size | 2.5-5.0cm (1-2in) |
Common Name | Glow worm |
Main Prey | Snails, slugs, insects |
Phylum | Arthropoda |
Average Litter Size | 75 |
Skin Type | Shell |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Habitat | Undisturbed woodland and caves |
Diet | Omnivore |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Scientific Name | Arachnocampa luminosa |
Predators | Spiders, birds, centipedes |
Family | Lampyridae |