Diversity of Bioluminescent Insects and their Threats: Status and Struggles
Jeyashree J, Selvanarayanan V, Arivudainambi S
International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · pp. 160–173 · Published 10 Feb 2025
10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i24719Abstract
Bioluminescence, a mesmerizing natural phenomenon, bridges the gap between the living and the luminous. In class Insecta, various species of insects show bioluminescence to attract their partners, to defend themselves and to snare their prey. Among the bioluminescent insect orders (Collembola, Diptera and Coleoptera), Coleoptera has the most diverse bioluminescent terrestrial insects. However, their unique abilities have led to innovations in lighting technology. Bioluminescent insects face significant threats from habitat destruction, light pollution, and pesticide use and these anthropogenic factors jeopardize their populations and disrupt their ecological roles. Conservation efforts are urgently needed to mitigate these threats and ensure the survival of these remarkable organisms, which are essential for maintaining ecosystem’s health and biodiversity.
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