A PRELIMINARY CHECKLIST OF FIREFLIES (COLEOPTERA: LAMPYRIDAE) WITH TWO NEW DISTRIBUTION RECORDS FROM SARAWAK

Q3 Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Serangga Pub Date : 2023-08-01 DOI:10.17576/serangga-2023-2802-04

Nurfarida Anum, Zainaddin Siti, Nurlydia Sazali, Sampling

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Abstract

The remarkable ability of fireflies for bioluminescence makes them one of the most charismatic species of beetles. Despite the increasing development and urbanisation especially in mangrove areas, the current status of fireflies in Sarawak is not well documented. Hence, this study aims to provide an updated preliminary checklist focusing on the firefly species from Sarawak, Malaysia to contribute to the scientific knowledge of Lampyridae. Twenty localities in Sarawak were selected as the sampling sites based on firefly sightings. Field surveys were carried out from October 2022 to February 2023 with additional samples obtained from the UNIMAS Insect Reference Collection (UIRC). The present study recorded a total of 372 individuals of fireflies representing five genera, namely Pteroptyx (with five species and two morphospecies), Pyrocoelia (with one species and one morphospecies), Luciola (with two species), Colophotia (with one species) and Abscondita (with one species). The first record of two species Colophotia brevis (Luciolinae) and Pyrocoelia opaca (Lampyrinae) in Sarawak was documented in this study. Thus, it is suggested that a more comprehensive study, especially in the central region of Sarawak alongside its preferred host trees should be conducted. This information will provide a better understanding of firefly habitats in Sarawak and assist to identify areas with significant conservation value.

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A preliminary checklist of fireflies (Coleoptera: lampyridae) with two new distribution records from Sarawak

萤火虫的非凡生物发光能力使其成为最具魅力的甲虫物种之一。尽管发展和城市化进程不断加快，尤其是在红树林地区，但沙捞越的萤火虫现状却没有得到很好的记录。因此，本研究旨在提供一份最新的初步清单，重点介绍马来西亚沙捞越的萤火虫物种，以促进对灯蛾科昆虫的科学认识。根据萤火虫的观察结果，本研究选择了沙捞越的 20 个地点作为取样点。实地调查于 2022 年 10 月至 2023 年 2 月进行，并从马来西亚国家昆虫研究所（UNIMAS）昆虫标本馆（UIRC）获得了更多样本。本次研究共记录到 372 只萤火虫，代表五个属，即 Pteroptyx 属（五个物种和两个形态种）、Pyrocoelia 属（一个物种和一个形态种）、Luciola 属（两个物种）、Colophotia 属（一个物种）和 Abscondita 属（一个物种）。本研究首次记录了沙捞越的两个物种 Colophotia brevis（Luciolinae）和 Pyrocoelia opaca（Lampyrinae）。因此，建议进行更全面的研究，特别是在沙捞越中部地区，同时研究其偏好的寄主植物。这些信息将有助于更好地了解沙捞越的萤火虫栖息地，并帮助确定具有重要保护价值的地区。

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Serangga Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Insect Science

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期刊介绍： Serangga is published twice yearly, with the aims of disseminating information on systematics and diversity of insect fauna as well as result of research works related to insects especially from Malaysia and South East Asia. Serangga accepts manuscripts on all aspects of the biosystematics of insects, especially articles dealing with their taxonomy, biology, behavior, ecology, molecular, physiology, biochemistry, life history, and biogeography.