It is all a matter of perspective.
Viewed on the computer this is a remarkably bad photograph.
Viewed in reality on a warm August evening it is a little marvel of nature.
Viewed scientifically it is a bioluminescence released when the enzyme luciferase interacts with the luciferin naturally produced by the glow-worm, releasing energy in the form of light.
Viewed from the point of view of a male Lampyris noctiluca it is an irresistible attraction. The female glow worm is attracting her winged mate.
Viewed with the aid of flash, the beetle Lampyris noctiluca can be seen more clearly.
From my point of view I love to see these points of light that make summer evenings so special.
From the point of view of a gardener, I was even more delighted to discover that the larvae eat snails. I just hope they have been able to find sufficient this year as it has been so dry.
It is nice to think that there may be a group of glow worms protecting my strawberries while I sleep!
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I had no idea glow worms looked like that! It is a nice thought that they are guarding your strawberries while you sleep. Christina
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Now that IS a nice thought! 😀
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Nature is amazing! I hadn’t known what glow worms looked like either, thank you.
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I love the way you constructed this post with the different ways of viewing the glow worms.
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Thank you, I never tire of seeing glow worms.
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The MNHN is surveying glowworms this year in France. If you want to send your records in, email me and I will send you the details.
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I think I am a bit late for the survey this year. I have only been looking in the garden and their numbers seem down this year.
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You can send in your records for this year at any time: http://www.observatoire-asterella.fr/OVL3.html
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Done! I thought it would be something more quantitative that would require counting each month. Thanks for the nudge.
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I must admit that I didn’t know there were glowworms in France. Hard to capture their magic with a camera but really lovely to see how they look in the light too. Enjoying your photographs and appreciation of insects!
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I think there are fewer this year as it has been so dry, there have been a lot fewer snails around and I suppose less for the larvae to eat. The more I find out about the insects the more I find them interesting. Amelia
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I’ve never observed glow worms up close, they’re pretty amazing looking!
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Do you have any near you? If so they might not necessarily be the same type. They should still be around.
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