Cold light

• Main Authors: Mohtarrudin, Norhafizah, O. K. Rahmat, Rahmita Wirza, Md Isa, Muhd Adli, Mahayidin, Hasni, Ng, Seng Beng, Baharuddin, Mohd Nasir
• Format: Book Section
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2017
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/60091/1/Chapter%205%202017-4.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/60091/

Fireflies are winged beetles that emit light to attract mates or prey. Fireflies produce a ‘cold light’ that glows and light up the darkness especially in the forest. They use bioluminescence without infrared or ultraviolet frequencies during evening twilight.