These amazing “glow worms” look just like stars on the roof of the caves in which they dwell. They are actually larvae of a gnat and attract flying insects with their lights and then trap them in saliva-covered threads dangling from the ceiling. Yum!
More photos from our caving and abseiling experience are here. (Thanks Denise and Nick for the awesome tour guide recommendation!)

Amy // Apr 3, 2010 at 11:12 am
Green glowing worms in a cave and a camper van named Bunny. I’ll be there in 17 hours! Really miss you both.
Gray // Apr 3, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Thought you’d be here by now… where are you?!
Denise // Apr 6, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Glad you had fun! Your blog makes me miss New Zealand all over again.
char // Apr 15, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Def one of my favorite things to do in New Zealand!