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πŸͺ² Beetles

Brazilian Railroad Worm

Phrixothrix viviani

About

A tropical glowworm beetle with the remarkable ability to produce both green lateral lights and a red cephalic light. The female is large and larviform, while the male is a small, short-lived winged beetle.

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Did You Know?

The red and green lights are produced by different luciferases, making this beetle a subject of intensive biochemical research.