Glow-worms (Lampyris noctiluca) are actually beetles. The females are flightless and rely on using bio-luminescence to attract a mate. They have a localised distribution in Scotland where they are found in open grasslands with scrub.
Image: Lampyris noctiluca (CC BY-SA 4.0) Kristian Pikner
Action Needed
- Action to reduce light pollution
- Controls on pesticides usage
- Surveys to update the species map and location of populations
- Consideration of Glow-worms in land use planning
- Development of a Nature Network to increase habitat connectivity
Threats
- Light pollution
- Land use change (including agriculture intensification, afforestation and development)
- Pesticide usage
MSP Nature Champion
Stephen Kerr
Member for: Central Scotland
Region: Central Scotland
Party: Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party
