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Aug. 15, 2006

Railroad Worms

What an incredible God!  Did you know there's such a thing as a "Railroad Worm"?!  Today we read in Creatures that Glow (a book from the library) that these nocturnal worms (that are actually beetles as adults) live in Central and South America.  They get their name from their ability to light up when provoked to look like a train at night.  Not only can they light up 16 spots along their bodies, but they can light up some spots and not others.  And the females have red heads that also light up.  It's so amazing to me!  A worm, that's actually a beetle, that lights up like a locomotive, but we don't really know much about it because it's a shy, nocturnal creature.  God has hidden bits of His amazing creative character everywhere!!

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Jun. 8, 2007 - Railroad Worm

Posted by kathor@prtcnet.com
Hello,
We found this unusual insect this evening in South Carolina and while searching for information, came across this site. The insect we've found matches
your description.

It was pleasing to see your Christian foundation expressed in your site.

Have a blessed evening.
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