The Glow-worm
The Natural History of Lampyris noctiluca
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2026
Pelagic Publishing (Verlag)
9781784276447 (ISBN)
Pelagic Publishing (Verlag)
9781784276447 (ISBN)
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We follow a glow-worm through its life, looking at how it hunts, feeds, develops, attracts a mate and breeds, before examining how it defends itself, its habitat, how it evolved and how it is likely to fare as its world changes.
The almost unnaturally bright light of the Glow-worm has puzzled, charmed and fascinated generations of poets, artists, scientists and nature lovers. But now, this enigmatic species is in decline and under threat.
This book describes the life of Lampyris noctiluca, how it feeds, grows, defends itself and breeds; its natural enemies, its evolution, and how and why it produces that remarkable and vivid light. Details of Glow-worm habitat, ecology and conservation are also considered. The closing chapters look at some of the questions still waiting to be answered, and give practical advice on how the reader may discover Glow-worms for themselves.
By keeping technical jargon to a minimum while maintaining scientific accuracy, this richly illustrated book will appeal to everyone – from professional researchers, amateur entomologists and wildlife enthusiasts to the person simply noticing a bright green glow when walking in the countryside at night and wanting to know more about the fascinating insect that creates it.
The almost unnaturally bright light of the Glow-worm has puzzled, charmed and fascinated generations of poets, artists, scientists and nature lovers. But now, this enigmatic species is in decline and under threat.
This book describes the life of Lampyris noctiluca, how it feeds, grows, defends itself and breeds; its natural enemies, its evolution, and how and why it produces that remarkable and vivid light. Details of Glow-worm habitat, ecology and conservation are also considered. The closing chapters look at some of the questions still waiting to be answered, and give practical advice on how the reader may discover Glow-worms for themselves.
By keeping technical jargon to a minimum while maintaining scientific accuracy, this richly illustrated book will appeal to everyone – from professional researchers, amateur entomologists and wildlife enthusiasts to the person simply noticing a bright green glow when walking in the countryside at night and wanting to know more about the fascinating insect that creates it.
John Tyler studied Zoology at St Peter’s College, Oxford before working in nature conservation for over 40 years, specialising in habitat creation, invertebrate surveying and environmental education. He has always had a particular fondness for insects and is a former Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 22.9.2026 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Exeter |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie | |
| ISBN-13 | 9781784276447 / 9781784276447 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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