"With the public's help, Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust can contribute to the conservation of these fascinating creatures."įollow BBC East Midlands on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. "The public can share their sightings through the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust website by pinning the sighting on an interactive map or by email," he said. He asked people to share as much information as possible, including location, the number of glowing females spotted and a brief habitat description. "To understand the status of glow worms in Leicestershire and Rutland better, we are urging the public to report any sightings during evening walks." "Habitat loss, light pollution, and climate change are major contributing factors.
Mr Sexton, senior recording and species officer, said: "Sadly, glow-worms are experiencing rapid declines in the UK. It added they were most active between mid-June and late July. It said the creatures were instantly recognisable due to the bright green glow emitted by the females, which is used to attract a mate. The trust asked people to look out for glow worms in gardens, roadside verges, woodland tracks, disused railway lines, local parks and nature reserves. Tim Sexton, from the trust, said glow worms were declining in the UK. Glow worms, which are famous for their bioluminescence, emit a vibrant green light from their abdomens to attract mates. Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust is asking for people to look out for the creatures in local areas. Female glow worms are famous for emitting a green-orange light from their bottoms at nightĪ wildlife trust is calling on members of the public to help it track glow worms, as part of a project to conserve them.
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