Spatial Distribution of Fireflies (Coleoptera: Lampyridae) A Case Study of Kwan Phayao Area, Phayao Province, Thailand
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2024-01-01
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2-s2.0-105008353850
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2024 Geoinformatics for Spatial Infrastructure Development in Earth and Allied Sciences GIS Ideas 2024
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2024 Geoinformatics for Spatial Infrastructure Development in Earth and Allied Sciences GIS Ideas 2024 (2024)
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Chaiwongsaen P., Pinmongkhonkul S., Nuntakwang A., Boonsuk B., Titayavan M., Boonriam W., Nak-Eiam S. Spatial Distribution of Fireflies (Coleoptera: Lampyridae) A Case Study of Kwan Phayao Area, Phayao Province, Thailand. 2024 Geoinformatics for Spatial Infrastructure Development in Earth and Allied Sciences GIS Ideas 2024 (2024). doi:10.1109/GIS-IDEAS63212.2024.10990917 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/110873
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Spatial Distribution of Fireflies (Coleoptera: Lampyridae) A Case Study of Kwan Phayao Area, Phayao Province, Thailand
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Abstract
This study examined the richness of fireflies and their ecological features in Kwan Phayao, contrasting disturbed community areas with woodland regions from January to November 2024. The research employed random sampling over a 100-meter line transect to examine the interaction between natural water sources, plant variety, and firefly populations. The investigation identified 157 adult fireflies from the Luciolinae subfamily, encompassing three genera: Sclerotia (44 specimens), Asymmetricata (5 specimens), and Pygoluciola. Species classification identified Sclerotia aquatilis (86.27%), Asymmetricata circumdata (9.80%), and Pygoluciola sp. (3.92%). Station 1 had the largest average number of adult fireflies (75), connected with vast plant variety and substantial floating plant coverage, notably water hyacinths. The geospatial investigation of Kwan Phayao revealed significant biological variances across several places. Northwestern regions, typified by limited precipitation and scant vegetation, exhibited dramatically less biodiversity compared to other places. The geographical inequalities highlight the urgent necessity for focused conservation initiatives.