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TIL Photuris beetles are the femme fatale of lightning bugs, refers to a behavior engaging in aggressive mimicry, imitating the light signals of other firefly species females to attract mates but ... (en.wikipedia.org)

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The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/measkuanswer on 2024-12-08 08:56:42.

Original Title: TIL Photuris beetles are the femme fatale of lightning bugs, refers to a behavior engaging in aggressive mimicry, imitating the light signals of other firefly species females to attract mates but Photuris beetles use it to attract, kill and eat the unsuspecting males of those other species.

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