WELCOME to the Lampyrid Journal

THE LAMPYRID JOURNAL serves as an international forum for papers discussing research on the evolution, taxonomy, ecology, physiology, behaviour, molecular biology and the phylogeography of luminescent beetles. The Journal also publishes papers describing novel methods, tools and experimental approaches for use in bioluminescent beetle research. More>

SUBMISSIONS FOR VOL 3

WE ARE CURRENTLY accepting submissions for volume 3 of Lampyrid; volume 2 is currently being edited for publication predicted to be late summer 2011. The journal accepts research articles, reviews, short communications and book reviews. If submitting a review please contact the editor via Email with a synopsis (approximately 200-500 words) of the reviews content to ensure it is suitable for the journal and is not already under consideration from another author. The submission deadline for volume 3 is 31st November 2011.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

24th July 2011 The review 'Parasites, Predators & Defence of Fireflies and Glow-worms' is now available as an Ebook which can be purchased for the Kindle from amazon.com or amazon.co.uk

4th April 2011 We are delighted to announce that the first volume of the Lampyrid is available to purchase from Amazon. In addition we are currently in the last stages of developing an Ebook version of the book. More >

January 2011 The Lampyrid is honoured to be publishing the conference proceedings of the International Firefly Symposium in Malaysia from 2010. The Manuscripts are currently being edited and it is anticipated the proceedings will be available in the Summer. This special volume will have a full colour interior.