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Editor’s Choice @Biotropica 48(5): Volatile emission by fireflies to defend against predators

Fig. 4. Using a green LED, we were able to collect the male Photuris fireflies used in the study by imitating the female part of the courtship flash dialogue, which served to entice males to fly down from the forest canopy (Photo: F. V. Vencl).

I am pleased to announce the Editor’s Choice Article for Biotropica 48(5): Fredric V. Vencl, Kristina Ottens, Marjorie M. Dixon, Sarah Candler, Ximena E. Bernal, Catalina… Read More »