ヒカリキノコバエ

noun

glowworm

Refers to a type of fungus gnat (family Mycetophilidae) whose larvae are bioluminescent, often found in caves or damp forests. The English term 'glowworm' can also refer to other luminous insects, so context may be needed.

• 洞どう窟くつの中なかでヒカリキノコバエの幼よう虫ちゅうが青あお白じろく光ひかっていた。

  Inside the cave, the larvae of the glowworm were glowing pale blue.