Orfelia fultoni

Orfelia fultoni is a bioluminescent fly larva, often called a "glow worm," that is found in the southeastern United States. The animals, shown here, have a "lantern" on each end of their wormlike bodies. In Alabama, these invertebrates are known as "dismalites" because they are found in Dismals Canyon National Natural Landmark in Franklin County.

Orfelia fultoni bioluminescent fungus gnat larva
Photo Ⓒ 2010 Danté Fenolio; Anotheca

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Orfelia fultoni bioluminescent fungus gnat larva