Artificial Light at Night May Disrupt Firefly Mating (IMAGE)

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Artificial Light at Night May Disrupt Firefly Mating

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New research published in Insect Conservation and Diversity indicates that artificial light at night likely interferes with the courtship and mating of bioluminescent fireflies.

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Avalon Owens

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