Observation: Photinus corruscus

Observation: Photinus corruscus

Primary Observer:

Shawn Kurtzman

Event Date:

2023-04-12

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

 

Province/State:

Virginia

Event Date:

2023-04-12

Time of Day:

Day-Time

Start Time:

14:43

End Time:

14:44

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Shawn Kurtzman

Additional Observers:

 

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant

Habitat Type Notes:

Grassland surrounded by trees. Seen on side of house in maintained yard

Elevation (meters):

725

Area Searched (hectares):

.1

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No

Artificial Light Types

Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No

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Observation

Observation Type:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

1

Genus:

Photinus

Species:

corruscus

Observation Notes:

Noticed flying, then landed on the side of a building and crawled upward

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