S E Kimmig, F Hölker, S Schroer, A Kassiem, S Kiefer
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Nocturnal ecology has hitherto led a shadowy existence in ecology, which traditionally focuses on diurnal species and functional relationships in the bright light of day. Yet nighttime hides exciting research insights and urgent conservation issues to be addressed. Citizen science is a promising approach to support this urgently needed exploration.