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Observation: Photuris quadrifulgens
Primary Observer:
Jeffrey calta
Event Date:
2025-06-07
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Fairview Township
Province/State:
Pennsylvania
Event Date:
2025-06-07
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
22:00
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
0
Primary Observer:
Jeffrey calta
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
Photuris
Target Species Species:
lucicrescens
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
250-500
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
400
Area Searched (hectares):
2
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
quadrifulgens
Observation Notes:
Quadrifugens active tonight again.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:00
Last Flash Time:
22:45
First Flash Temp (F):
62
Last Flash Temp (F):
61
Flashes in Pattern:
3
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
2
Flash Duration:
0.5
Flash Interval:
3-4
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Primarily Throughout the surrounding grass fields. Sometimes headed to tree line near stream.
Male Flash Behavior:
Sometimes a 2 flash signal in-between the “normal “ 3 flash signal
Female Flash Behavior:
None
