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