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Male Glow-Worms
Photo: G. Bradley
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UK
Safari Tip:
A great way to see all the details on these insects and other small
creatures is with a special magnifier box - click
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Unlike the female glow-worms, the males look just how you would expect a beetle
to look. Here are the features to look for:
• They are up to 12mm long
• They are dark brown, almost black in colour.
• They are usually seen flying low over grassland as they search for the glowing
females.
• They have a weak fluttery flight which resembles the movement of a small moth.
• They have large, round, black, shiny eyes, although these are usually hidden
beneath the semi-circular head plate.
• They are attracted to any bright light which catches their eye including
security and street lighting.
UK Safari Glow-Worm Section
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