Why a Fungus Glowing in the Dark Outsmarted Every Insect in the Forest

Deep in the Brazilian rainforest, a small mushroom glows green in total darkness — and every insect nearby starts flying toward it. This isn't random. This fungus manufactured its own light, tuned it to the exact wavelength insects see best, and scheduled its broadcast to peak when nocturnal bugs are most active. It's been running this insect manipulation strategy for over 100 million years — before flowers even existed. 🔔 Subscribe to SporeLogic for weekly deep dives into the bizarre, terrifying world of fungi. 💬 What fungal topic should we cover next? Drop it in the comments — we read every single one. #fungi #mushrooms #mycology #science #nature #biology