Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Emily Geest
Event Date:
2023-06-28
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Province/State:
Oklahoma
Event Date:
2023-06-28
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
10
Primary Observer:
Emily Geest
Additional Observers:
Kelly Dillow, Heaven Clark, Gretchen Cole, Jerry Chrisope, Jennifer DiAgostino, Logan Sullivan, Rachael Robinson, Jordan Hoven, Rebecca Snyder, Rory Lawson
Target Species Genus:
Photuris
Target Species Species:
hebes
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Zoo area with cultivated gardens that backs into a lake and wooded area.
Elevation (meters):
366
Area Searched (hectares):
1.46
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Found a pair mating. Note photo was taken under a red light, so image has an odd tint to it.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:05
Last Flash Time:
21:55
First Flash Temp (F):
91
Last Flash Temp (F):
89
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
0
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Found a pair on a leaf at moderate height.
Male Flash Behavior:
1 flash about every 3.5 seconds. Stationary (joined to female). Flash was yellow was a hint of green depending on moonlight/artificial light reaching area of observation.
Female Flash Behavior:
1 short faint glow. Stationary. One flash every few seconds (while joined to male).
