New research shines a light on Sri Lanka fireflies

Mongabay
Jul 15, 2023, 12:21 pm159 pts
COLOMBO — Fireflies, with their bioluminescent rears, are fascinating species that appeal to people’s imaginations, especially those of children. In Sri Lanka, the first systematic study of fireflies was carried out by British naturalists in the 18th century, but afterward, there was a loss of interest in…

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