Common glow-worm
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Bright lights on a summer's night
Scientific name: Lampyris noctiluca
Observation period: June to August
Way of life:
The small, inconspicuous beetles are usually only spotted when they start shining their glowing, greenish lights in the early evening. They mostly eat small snails.
Habitat:
Can be found in Vienna’s forest clearings, lush creek or field margins and ditches, in gardens, parks, fields, and in areas with mostly single-family homes
Did you know?
Glow-worms are some of the few insect species that can produce a shimmering light. This is how they find their mates during warm summer nights. By creating thick undergrowth under shrubs, we can create a habitat for them.
