Magdalena Czarnecka

Oct 18, 2024 | biorxiv.org | Magdalena Czarnecka |Nicolaus Copernicus |Zahira Rufaida

AbstractCaddisfly larvae (Trichoptera) are mostly nocturnal aquatic invertebrates that contribute to the decomposition of coarse organic matter, such as plant litter in streams. Artificial light at night (ALAN) can interfere with their behavior, particularly in the presence of predation threat. We investigated the effects of various types of ALAN on Lepidostoma hirtum, a common caddisfly species in running waters.