Common glow-worm — size comparison

In Lampyris noctiluca the female is wingless and retains a larval appearance. Males have wings and brown wing cases. In the evening females glow from their term

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Length

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Common glow-worm

Lampyris noctiluca

ok. 20 mmAdult female
Body length

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The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
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Common glow-wormBody lengthapprox. 20 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Common glow-worm — size comparison — facts and sources

In Lampyris noctiluca the female is wingless and retains a larval appearance. Males have wings and brown wing cases.

In the evening females glow from their terminal abdominal segments, attracting flying males. They remain on low vegetation or near the ground and hide by day beneath stones and logs, among other shelters.

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