About Bioluminescent Fungus Gnat
A remarkable fungus gnat whose larvae create bioluminescent webs on bracket fungi. The blue-green glow attracts prey insects. One of the few bioluminescent insects outside fireflies.
Did You Know?
Larvae glow in the dark, creating eerie blue-green patches on bracket fungi in dark forests.
Distribution
Where Bioluminescent Fungus Gnat can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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