Glow worms
by Jorja
Intro
What are glow worms? Did you know that the New Zealand and Australian glow worms are maggots of special kind of fly known as a fungus gnat?
Description
When you go into limestone caves, look out for glow worms they look like stars shining in the night sky. On their tails they carry a bright green chemical which attracts midges and other small insects.
Did you know that they are not worms, they are beetles?
Habitat
You may have seen glow worms in limestone caves and damp places, you can in also find them in dark shady parts of the bush. Look for their bright green lights when it is dark.
Food
When an insect is caught by the glow worm the larva emerges from its tube, hauls in the line, bites the insect, then eats it!
Conclusion
Next time when you are in a limestone cave or in the dark shady parts of the bush when it is dark, look for glow worms and their AWESOME green lights.
Jorja I liked how you put in what colours the lights are .
ReplyDeleteLucy