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New Zealand Glowworm

Arachnocampa luminosa

About

A bioluminescent fungus gnat larva endemic to New Zealand. Produces blue-green light to lure prey into sticky silk threads dangling from cave ceilings.

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Did You Know?

These glowworms use a completely different bioluminescent chemistry from fireflies β€” their luciferin is unique in the animal kingdom, derived from xanthurenic acid.