Pteroptyx is a genus of fireflies in the subfamily Luciolinae found in Southeast Asia. It has long been noted for the ability to perform synchronous flashing, though not all species synchronize.[1] These synchronizing species have been found on so-called 'firefly trees' and created a growing firefly-watching tour industry in some regions. Species of the genus have been identified in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Hong Kong.[2]
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Pteroptyx is a genus of fireflies in the subfamily Luciolinae found in Southeast Asia. It has long been noted for the ability to perform synchronous flashing...
Kirton, L. G.; et al. (2009). "Monitoring the population of the firefly Pteroptyx tener along the Selangor River, Malaysia for conservation and sustainable...
the Australian region. Several tropical species, notably of the genus Pteroptyx, are of local economic importance. Their displays will self-synchronize...
bent-winged firefly (Pteroptyx maipo) was discovered. Not only was the species new to science, but it was also the first time for the genus Pteroptyx has been recorded...
related to the other members of this genus, but rather to Colophotia, Pteroptyx and Pyrophanes. Whether the larvae of these can be recognized by the share...
Diplommatinidae. Predators of Plectostoma laidlawi include larvae of Pteroptyx valida. Liew T.-S. & Schilthuizen M. (2014). "Association between shell...
genus Pyrophanes Olivier with two new species. 2. Four new species of Pteroptyx Olivier and 3. A new genus Inflata Boontop, with redescription of Luciola...
and it may occur in Papua New Guinea fireflies, in which the signal of Pteroptyx effulgens is used by P. tarsalis to form aggregations to attract females...
by habitat loss. Predators of Opisthostoma fraternum include larvae of Pteroptyx tener. Schilthuizen, M.; Vermeulen, J. (2004). "Opisthostoma fraternum"...
species of wild animals, as well as 8 species of fireflies, including Pteroptyx macdermotti which is very rare and endemic to the Philippines. The mangrove...
Ermentrout, B. (1991). "An adaptive model for synchrony in the firefly Pteroptyx malaccae". Journal of Mathematical Biology. 29 (6): 571–585. doi:10.1007/BF00164052...
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