Bioluminescent Springtails light up Christchurch, New Zealand

General Related Links

Glowworms via Yahoo
Glow Worms: Bioluminescent gnats of genus Arachnocampa
Bioluminescence and Gnats
Division of Zoology: Universtiy of Reading
New Zealand
Christchurch
South Island
Christchurch Environmental Center Resource and links to all Christchurch area environmental groups and organizations
Environment Canterbury
Christchurch Beach Cam Check out the surf via Brighton Pier Cam

Collembola Links

More detailed information about the Collembola and their phylogenetic position can be obtained from these resources:

Springtails via Yahoo
Steve Hopkin Homepage An excellent presentation of Collembola pages with photographs of Collembola of Great Britain and Ireland as well as spider photos and links.
PMS: Postal Microscopic Society's Springtail Group This site shows how to collect and culture Springtails.
Iowa State University's Collembola Index
Springtails/Collembola via Dept. of Entomology, Universtiy of Missouri
How to culture springtails
BIOSIS Internet Resource Guide - Collembola
Gordon Ramel's Springtail Page
The Collembola page of The Tree of Life
Catalogue of the Collembola of the World This is a very good resource and includes a list of experts with their email addresses and additional information about their field's of expertise. Also you may enjoy The Collembola Gallery which has a fine selection of pictures of Collembola. Michael L. Draney method for culturing Collembola is also sited.
The Springtails (Collembola) of South Africa
Checklist of the Collembola of Puerto Rico
Preliminary Checklist of British and Irish Collembola

Original Firefly Reports by T. A. Lynch

Firefly Mysteries Revelations related to the egg, embryo, early instar and behavior of Photinus pyralis larvae with respect to gregarious feeding behavior, vivisection of host food via digestive enzymes, interring of earthworms and proof larvae use eyes and lanterns to form aggregates. This report includes photographs of P. pyralis and presents original research detailing rearing techniques and aspects of P. pyralis larvae behavior never before sited in the scientific literature. A challenge for investigators is offered with emphasis on the role firefly larvae may play in research into the genetic key codes which link and differentiate flash pattern to species.

Flash Keys in Fireflies by Terry Lynch: Impressions and considerations with reference to the role of nitric oxide (NO) in firefly flash and the implication this has with respect to the timed delay between flashes of species and other related flash behavior. June 29, 2001, 16:40hrs.

Firefly Notebooks: How to rear fireflies by Terry Lynch Techniques with respect to the collection, observation and rearing of the firefly P. pyralis and Photuris with notes upon the feeding behavior of Photinid and Photuris larvae and the implications these contrasting behaviors have on evolution of the species in fireflies. Presents photomicrographs, drawings, diagrams and methodology with respect to original research related to the rearing of fireflies.

Feeding behavior of Photinid larvae Model used to illustrate probably sequence with respect to predation of P. pyralis on earthworms.

Firefly Safe Zones: Strategies for Reintroduction, Preservation and Maintenance of Vigorous Firefly Populations
**Fireflies vs. Humans: More Alien than Alien: Which is the more alien species homo sapiens or P. pyralis?**

Books on Natural History

Amazon.com-- Amazon.com is a great resource for book on entomology and natural history. I recommend that you search for your favorite book on Amazon.com. Suggested search words are: entomology, insects, springtails, spiders, mites, behavior, beetles, bees, honeybee, butterflies, collembola, etc. You may use the convient search engine below to find your favorite books. A small commission is paid for every purchase you make. These will be applied to help support this and related natural history sites created and maintained by the author.

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Other Natural Science Links

The Amateur Naturalist

In the future I will be posting experiments and observations for the amateur naturalist. These may include challenges and exercises for those who are interested in nature study. My goal here is to inspire other young people and hobbyist to learn from their first hand study of the natural universe. Links may also be provided to sites on the Internet which explore or present some aspect of natural science study. Included may be art or literature which relates to or is inspired by observation of nature.

Go USA You can't study nature unless you get out in it. This site will get you into the great outdoors. Just do it!
Natural Science via Yahoo

Other Lynch Links

Kollage: The Greatest Portal It's "K"ollage as in Kmart or Kellog. Kollage is your link to the world!
Project K9 For dog lovers only! This site has information about all breeds of dogs.
Global Friendship Network Fostering friendship between people of all nations to promote world peace and goodwill.
After Life Songs -- John Denver Tribute Poem/songs inspired by John Denver
Electronic Art Kit Every thing you need to know about web site design
USA News Links Bookmark this page and start every day reading the news on line.
Electronic Resume Experience the out-of-this-world electronic resume of Terry Lynch

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