Female Photuris fireflies use their light to mimic other firefly species, attracting unsuspecting males, ambushing them, then eating them. The Photuris firefly consumes males of other firefly species ...

Of all the intriguing insects out there, the Photuris firefly has always been one of my favorites. This “femme fatale” uses light as a weapon, mimicking the specific flashing mating signals of other ...

Most of the blinking signals that fireflies send out are intended to attract mates. But researchers are finding that, in some cases, these romantic overtures are not all wine and roses. Females of one ...

PISCATAWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Photuris, a developer of metro regional optical transport systems, announced today that Charles Childers has joined the company as CEO. Mr. Childers comes to this ...

Which companies will be the trendsetters of the future? The following list is the latest news from start-ups here and abroad that have received venture funding. Has your company just completed a round ...