Effects of artificial light on growth, development, and dispersal of two North American fireflies (Coleoptera: Lampyridae).

@article{Owens2021EffectsOA,
  title={Effects of artificial light on growth, development, and dispersal of two North American fireflies (Coleoptera: Lampyridae).},
  author={Avalon C.S. Owens and Sara M. Lewis},
  journal={Journal of insect physiology},
  year={2021},
  pages={
          104200
        }
}
  • A. Owens, S. Lewis
  • Published 16 February 2021
  • Biology, Environmental Science
  • Journal of insect physiology
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