Deceptive Seduction by <i>Femme Fatale</i> Fireflies and Its Avoidance by Males of a Synchronous Firefly Species (Coleoptera: Lampyridae)
<i>Photuris</i> female fireflies attract males of different firefly species by responding to their flashing signals; then, they try to capture and feed on them. This aggressive mimicry is considered a major selective pressure on the communication systems of the fireflies of the American...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/1/78 |