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http://dx.doi.org/10.13087/kosert.2022.25.3.83

The study of habitat characteristics and food sources of Luciola unmunsana - A Case Study of Sansungcheon, Jeonju City -  

Lim, Hyun-Jeong (Dept. of Environmental Landscape Architecture, Wonkwang University)
Kim, Jong-Man (Jeollabuk-do Natural Environment Training Center)
Jeong, Moon-Sun (Division of Human & Environmental Design, Major in Landscape Urban Planning, Cheongju University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology / v.25, no.3, 2022 , pp. 83-95 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aims to present primary data for habitat restoration and artificial breeding conditions of L. unmunsana by identifying the habitat conditions and the larvae's food sources. In order to investigate the habitat characteristics of the adult L. unmunsana and land snails, which are the primary food sources for the larvae, field surveys were conducted on a total of 10 habitats in south-central parts of Korea including Sanseongcheon, Jeonju. The results revealed that the L. unmunsana habitat in the Sanseongcheon area had a broadleaf forest with a multi-layered vegetation structure, adjacent water features, and the north/northeast/northwest slopes with little effect of artificial lighting. The adult L. unmunsana in the Sanseongcheon area appeared from the end of May to the end of June, and was especially intensively observed around the middle of June. The most active time was from 23:30 to 00:30 with a temperature range of 19~22℃ and higher than 80% humidity. The peak count of the observed adults L. unmunsana was a total of 774 on June 11, 2021. In the case of land snails, 11 families and 23 species were observed in 10 habitats of L. unmunsana, and Euphaedusa fusaniana was the most extensive and the most observed in the five survey areas. The land snails of L. unmunsana habitats are mostly found under the organic layers of leaves and a fallen tree branch in broadleaf forests, where a thick organic material layer buffers temperature changes and provides high humidity for various snails. These habitat conditions are suitable for the larva of L. unmunsana and land snails to inhabit, feed, hide and hibernate.
Keywords
fireflies; land snails; Luciola unmunsana larva; habitat conditions; firefly habitat;
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