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... 1980; Roper 1994b) and novelty of appearance (Roper 1994a). Not only distinct colour patterns, but also bioluminescence (Grober 1988a, b; Underwood et al. ... Underwood et al. (1997) showed that house mice could learn to use... more
... 1980; Roper 1994b) and novelty of appearance (Roper 1994a). Not only distinct colour patterns, but also bioluminescence (Grober 1988a, b; Underwood et al. ... Underwood et al. (1997) showed that house mice could learn to use artificial light signals as aposematic cues. ...
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Insect declines and their drivers have attracted considerable recent attention. Fireflies and glowworms are iconic insects whose conspicuous bioluminescent courtship displays carry unique cultural significance, giving them economic value... more
Insect declines and their drivers have attracted considerable recent attention. Fireflies and glowworms are iconic insects whose conspicuous bioluminescent courtship displays carry unique cultural significance, giving them economic value as ecotourist attractions. Despite evidence of declines, a comprehensive review of the conservation status and threats facing the approximately 2000 firefly species worldwide is lacking. We conducted a survey of experts from diverse geographic regions to identify the most prominent perceived threats to firefly population and species persistence. Habitat loss, light pollution, and pesticide use were regarded as the most serious threats, although rankings differed substantially across regions. Our survey results accompany a comprehensive review of current evidence concerning the impact of these stressors on firefly populations. We also discuss risk factors likely to increase the vulnerability of certain species to particular threats. Finally, we highl...
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Survey of the most common June fireflies in Forest and Warren Counties, PA in the Allegheny National Forest with photographs, habitat description and general flash data by the FIRE team. June 2012
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... The images and drawings are made by the first author. Abbreviations: GF = Gonçalo Figueira; MG = Michael Geisthardt; RDC = Raphaël De Cock; NP = Natio-nal/Nature Park. ... Results 1. Faunistic data Nyctophila reichii (Jacquelin du... more
... The images and drawings are made by the first author. Abbreviations: GF = Gonçalo Figueira; MG = Michael Geisthardt; RDC = Raphaël De Cock; NP = Natio-nal/Nature Park. ... Results 1. Faunistic data Nyctophila reichii (Jacquelin du Val, 1859) ...