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Observation: Photinus punctulatus
Primary Observer:
Grace Lovett
Event Date:
2025-04-12
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Camp Robinson SUA
Province/State:
Arkansas
Event Date:
2025-04-12
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:45
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Grace Lovett
Additional Observers:
Alec Williams
Target Species Genus:
Photinus
Target Species Species:
punctulatus
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Broomsedge, blue stem, oaks, pines, black berry, sumac, wooly ragwort
Elevation (meters):
91
Area Searched (hectares):
10 hectare
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
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): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Light was coming from one light pole near barn
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
50+
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
punctulatus
Observation Notes:
Low flying, starting to flash 20 minutes after sunset. Found on grass tips and quick flashes. Males would clump around females
Specimen Voucher Number:
GLPPCRSUA1M, GLPPCRSUA2F
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:00
Last Flash Time:
22:05
First Flash Temp (F):
65
Last Flash Temp (F):
61
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1 second
Flash Duration:
1 second
Flash Interval:
1 second
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashes just above grass line and some around eye level
Male Flash Behavior:
Flickering of quick flashes, straight line flashing
Female Flash Behavior:
Long 2 second flashes at the tip of grass or base of bunch grass. Some on ground
