Anthropic stressors are among the greatest concerns in nature conservation. Among these,
deforestation and urban expansion are major drivers of habitat loss, which is a major threat …

Simple Summary Fireflies are a fascinating family of bioluminescent beetles with diverse
lifestyles and behaviors. This review summarizes new findings on their taxonomic and …

Many nocturnally active fireflies use precisely timed bioluminescent patterns to identify
mates, making them especially vulnerable to light pollution. As urbanization continues to …

Bioluminescence, the mesmerizing natural phenomenon where living organisms produce
light through chemical reactions, has long captivated scientists and laypersons alike …

The significant ecological risks posed by artificial light at night (ALAN) are rapidly increasing
globally. The rapid development of narrow-spectrum light-emitting diodes (LEDs) presents …

Abstract Fireflies (Coleoptera, Lampyridae) are a globally threatened group of insects due to
habitat loss and fragmentation, light pollution, climate change and pesticides. However …

As evidence of global insect declines continues to mount, insect conservationists are
becoming increasingly interested in modeling the demographic history of at-risk species …

Bioluminescence, the emission of light by living organisms, is a captivating and widespread
phenomenon with diverse ecological functions. This comprehensive review explores the …

Simple Summary Breeding and re-introducing the endangered firefly Pyrocoelia pectoralis
(Lampyridae: Lampyrinae) to a suitable habitat has become necessary because increased …

Background We compiled a database of firefly species records from the Atlantic Forest
hotspot in Brazil and made it available at GBIF. Data were gathered from literature and from …