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Insects
Glowworm
Lampyris noctiluca
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 1-3 years
- Weight
- 0.00005 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Glowworm (Lampyris noctiluca) is a carnivore species found in European grasslands and woods. It typically lives 1-3 years, weighing around 0.00005 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the glowworm: Female glowworms emit a green light to attract flying males.
Insects are the most numerous group of animals on Earth, making up over half of all known living species. Despite their small size, they play essential roles in pollination, decomposition, and the food chain.