Juan Diego Pineda-Dueñas
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Juan Diego Pineda-Dueñas
@pinedaduenas.bsky.social
Biologist 🇨🇴 research assistant in Behavioral Ecology and conservation Lab, Urosario
Presented my research on oilbirds at the International Conference on Applied Animal Behaviour in Vienna 🇦🇹🪶, Moderated a session too!
June 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Just wrapped up an unforgettable exchange semester at USN 🇳🇴
Field trips in stunning landscapes, amazing people from around the world, and even a feature in Bø’s local newspaper.

Bø, you’ll be missed, hope to be back someday!

Tusen takk, Norway! 🇳🇴
June 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
🔬 1 year ago we discovered:

🔦 ALAN reduces courtship/predation flashes in Photinus & Photuris neotropical fireflies.
♂️ Impact on males is independent of female response.

How can we protect them?
🌙 Use amber lights | 🕘 Turn off 6PM-12AM

Study: doi.org/10.1007/s10905-024-09849-8
Artificial Light at Night Reduces Flashing in Photinus and Photuris Fireflies During Courtship and Predation - Journal of Insect Behavior
Artificial light at night (ALAN) affects species-specific communication in a wide range of nocturnal species, including fireflies (Lampyridae). Fireflies rely on bioluminescent signals for communicati...
doi.org
April 17, 2025 at 7:53 AM
What a ride this 2025 has been: I am happy to share that I have received a “Student Research Grant” from the Animal Behavior Society of America. This award recognizes my contributions to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI).
April 2, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I'm so excited to start my exchange semester at the University of South-Eastern Norway! Can't wait to learn new things and meet amazing people.
January 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM