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Prolonged Copulation in Photinus macdermotti with Comparative Notes on Photinus collustrans (Coleoptera: Lampyridae)

Steven R. Wing

Florida Entomologist · 1985 · 32 citations · 11 references

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Abstract

Photinus macdermotti Lloyd fireflies engage in copulations that are prolonged in comparison to those of Photinus collustrans LeConte. Coupling is prolonged to accommodate protracted ejaculate transfer and as a probable male adaptation to reduce sperm competition.

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