Blinded by the Light: Artificial Light Lowers Mate Attraction Success in Female Glow-Worms ( L.).

Nocturnal light pollution from anthropogenic origin is increasing worldwide and is recognised as a major threat for nocturnal biodiversity. We studied the impact of artificial light on the mate attraction success of female common glow-worms ( L.) by daily monitoring their glowing status in the field, acting as a proxy for mating status throughout the mating season.