| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10971147 | Animal Behaviour | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We tested whether firefly flashing serves an antipredator function against diurnal jumping spiders (Phidippus sp.). ⺠Spiders and fireflies interacted at dusk, and adult fireflies flashed when disturbed during the day. ⺠Spiders attacked prey placed near a flashing light more often than prey placed near a light that was always off or on. ⺠Spiders avoided unpalatable prey associated with a flashing light after seven encounters.
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Authors
Skye M. Long, Sara Lewis, Leo Jean-Louis, George Ramos, Jamie Richmond, Elizabeth M. Jakob,