Railroad Worm

Invertebrates > Phengodidae & Railroad Worms

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Railroad WormScientific Name: Phrixothrix hirtusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Phengodidae & Railroad WormsSize: Body length: 1.2–2.0 in (3.0–5.0 cm); larviform females and larvaeWeight: 0.04–0.10 oz (1.0–3.0 g)Lifespan: 1–2 years...

Glow-worm

Invertebrates > Insects

OverviewThe Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca), also known as the common European glow-worm, is one of the most enchanting and romantic bioluminescent insects native to the meadows and chalk downs of Europe. Despite its common name, the glow-worm is not a worm at all, but...