glareworm

/ˈɡleɪrwoʊrm/

Definitions

1. noun

A large moth larva that glows in the dark, especially the caterpillar of the glowworm moth (Phengodes spp.)

“The kids were fascinated by the glow of the glareworm in the dark cave.”

Synonyms

  • caterpillar
  • glowworm

Antonyms

  • diurnal insect
  • nocturnal insect