Arachnocampa is a genus of nine fungus gnat species which have a bioluminescent larval stage, akin to the larval stage of glowworm beetles. The species of Arachnocampa are endemic to Australia and New Zealand, dwelling in caves and grottos, or sheltered places in forests.
Scientific name: Arachnocampa
Higher classification: Mycetophilidae
Rank: Genus
Order: Diptera
Phylum: Arthropoda