Blinded by the Light: Artificial Light Lowers Mate Attraction Success in Female Glow-Worms (<i>Lampyris noctiluca</i> L.)

Nocturnal light pollution from anthropogenic origin is increasing worldwide and is recognised as a major threat for nocturnal biodiversity. We studied the impact of artificial light on the mate attraction success of female common glow-worms (<i>Lampyris noctiluca</i> L.) by daily monitor...

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Published in:	Insects
Main Authors:	Mira Van den Broeck, Raphaël De Cock, Stefan Van Dongen, Erik Matthysen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Subjects:	<i>Lampyris noctiluca</i> glow-worms light pollution mate attraction female mating success
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/8/734