#glow worm

Her wings are ripped off cause she’s trans if that wasn’t apparent

Refs (WARNING FOR UP CLOSE BUGS)

This is a glow-worm larva. At the time, I'd never seen a glow-worm larva before, so it was a cool find. The photo isn't the best, but I still love it.

Despite their name, glow-worms are actually beetles, with the females closely resembling the larvae while the males look more like typical beetles. You can tell the females apart from larvae because they do not have the yellow-orange spots the larvae do.

My favourite thing about glow-worms is that they are bioluminescent, which means that they can produce light. They are one of the few species in the UK that can do this. While the greenish glow is more noticable from females, the males, larvae, and even their eggs produce varying levels of light. The light also serves different purposes based on their point in the life cycle - for larvae, it's a warning to predators, while for adults, it's for courtship.

A new pair of FAEMON ARE HERE! This time around we have a couple based on Fireflies! More precisely, based on Lamprohiza splendidula, found in Germany, where it's known as "Kleiner Leuchtkäfer" (translates to "Little Glowbug").

Little Glowbugs have a rather short lifespan compared to other Fireflies, especially the males only live for about a week and are unable to eat. They put the vast majority of their energy into their light to communicate and attract females. This, together with their appearance inspired the idea of a ghost/undead firefly. What's unique about their appearance is their see-through head-shield, which from underneath looks a bit like the collar of a coat:

Females (bottom right) can glow too, actually far more prominent than the males! Their white larvae body reminded me of a frill dress, and the idea of a Mask ball-themed duo was born!

These designs were so much fun to work on, I hope you enjoy them as well!! :D I MIGHT design a first stage baby for them one day, but for now I'm happy to share these two as the enchanted couple they are!

I already like this person mangled wings is such a fun name

I mean if the world has basically reset give the petty criminals a chance to redeem themselves

Okay I see why they might have problems with people who have killed but still

YESSSS RACHEL MENTHON THIS ARTICLE HETTER BE SO FULL OF POSITIVITY REGARDING HER

HOW DARE YOU

The fallen sounds so familiar but I can’t place them

is there really the resources to worry about bringing these people who are now not really doing any harm to justice when people are building the world back up

Sure thing dude you’re definitely not buying into the anti cape sentiment

Dragon can fix some version or birdcage up again if she wanted because she’s so cool and awesome and defiant could help her he’s her boyfriend

who is mlek and why don’t we all type like they do

MLEK IS SO SMART AND WISE

Mlek accurately assessed the situation and gave a solid judgement this is my favourite character who are you mystery mlek

I like mangled wings

I HATE TEAM LANCER WHAT DO YOU MEAN BAN MLEK

Mlek is who I aspire to be like

Mangled wings is fond of metaphors they must have done eng lit

I was going to complain about new ohmstar but they recognise how cool mlek is I did not know there was a cult surrounding them how can I join

Oooh Valkyrie is glastig right? Let’s goo

I like mangled wings they seem interesting

I can’t tell who they are though it can’t be the undersiders surely none would choose that name

Mangled wings was in costume already because mangled wings is always ready always alert my hero

I respect mangled wings upfront attitude about being a villian

That’s the second time I heard catch more flies with honey saying today

Do not tell them to spend more time online what that’s awful advice

This reminds me of Lisa and Taylor’s first conversation where Taylor was at a library

I miss Taylor and Lisa

Mangled wings pulling out the fashionably late card I knew they were my favourite

Oh cap is here too

Alexandria!?!! Back from the dead again???

Clark Kent??? From superman???

Ohh is heart shaped pupil this kenzi I’ve heard about

I love I don’t know this word in response to fyi