FIREFLY TAXONOMY DIVERSITY AND BIOECOLOGY; ILLUMINATING THE WORLD OF FIREFLIES

The Department of Zoology, Kannur University in association with Christ college Irinjalakuda and Fireflies Asian Association is delighted to announce an International Seminar on “Firefly Taxonomy, Diversity and Bioecology – Illuminating the World of Fireflies”, to be held from 3rd to 5th February 2026 at Kannur University, Kerala, India.

This prestigious international event aims to bring together leading researchers, taxonomists, ecologists, conservation biologists, bioluminescence scientists, and wildlife experts from across the globe to deliberate on recent advances, emerging challenges, and future directions in firefly research.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Firefly Seminar

The seminar will provide a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue, and global collaboration, with a special focus on the ecological and conservation significance of fireflies in rapidly changing landscapes.

Researchers, conservation practitioners, students, and enthusiasts are invited to submit abstracts for Poster/Online/Oral Presentations at the Firefly Seminar.

  1. Scope and Themes

Submitted abstracts must be relevant to firefly science and clearly aligned with the seminar themes, including (but not limited to):

  • Firefly taxonomy, systematics, and biogeography
  • Global diversity and systematic of fireflies
  • Evolution, phylogeny, and biography
  • Behaviour, communication and synchrony
  • Ecology, habitat dynamics and conservation challenges
  • Impacts of climate change, pesticide and light pollution
  • Emerging interdisciplinary perspective (biophysics, modelling, evolution ecology)
  • Citizen science, outreach, and environmental education
  • Species- or region-specific conservation case studies
  1. Abstract Format

Abstracts must be submitted in English and strictly follow the format below:

  1. Title
  2. Author name(s) with affiliation(s)
  3. Email ID of the corresponding author
  4. Abstract text
  5. Keywords (5 keywords; same as used for poster presentation)

Word limit: 250–300 words (excluding title, authors, and keywords).

  1. Presentation Mode

Authors must clearly indicate their preferred mode of presentation:

  • Poster Presentation
  • Oral Presentation
  • Online Presentation

(The scientific committee reserves the right to suggest an alternative format if required.)

4. Submission Process

Abstracts must be submitted via email only.
Send your abstract to: info@firefliesasianassociation.com with CC hodzoology@kannuruniv.ac.in
Email Subject Line (mandatory):
Abstract POSTER PRESENTATION / ONLINE PRESENTATION  / ORAL PRESENTATION for Firefly Seminar

(Please select one option clearly.)

  1. Important Dates
  • Abstract submission deadline: 3 January 2026
  • Notification of acceptance: [to be announced]
  1. Review and Acceptance

All submitted abstracts will undergo review by the scientific committee based on relevance, scientific merit, and clarity. Accepted abstracts will be included in the seminar abstract booklet.

  1. Originality and Ethics
  • Abstracts must represent original work.
  • Studies involving field sampling, species collection, or experiments must comply with local, national, and international ethical guidelines and permit regulations.
  • Any required permits or approvals should be obtained by the authors prior to submission.
  1. General Notes
  • Multiple submissions by the same author are allowed.
  • At least one author must register for the seminar to present the accepted abstract.
  • Detailed presentation guidelines (poster, online and oral talk time limits and format) will be shared after acceptance.