DOI: 10.1126/science.222.4624.634. Nocturnal Aerial Predation of Fireflies by Light-Seeking Fireflies

Nocturnal Aerial Predation of Fireflies by Light-Seeking Fireflies

10.1126/science.222.4624.634

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Abstract

FemalePhoturisfireflies guided by their prey's luminescence attack flying fireflies at night. They sometimes use this hunting tactic together with prey attraction by mating-signal mimicry. Such predation could have been a major factor in the evolution of signaling behavior of American fireflies. Nocturnal aerial predation by an insect and attack guidance on energy emitted by airborne prey have not previously been reported.

Bibliography

Lloyd, J. E., & Wing, S. R. (1983). Nocturnal Aerial Predation of Fireflies by Light-Seeking Fireflies. Science, 222(4624), 634â635.

Authors 2

James E. Lloyd (first)
Steven R. Wing (additional)

References 9 Referenced 48

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Deposited	7 months, 2 weeks ago (Jan. 11, 2025, 2:19 a.m.)
Indexed	3 months, 1 week ago (May 16, 2025, 7:03 p.m.)
Issued	41 years, 9 months ago (Nov. 11, 1983)
Published	41 years, 9 months ago (Nov. 11, 1983)
Published Print	41 years, 9 months ago (Nov. 11, 1983)

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BibTeX

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