Observation: Photinus carolinus
Primary Observer:
Deb Eldred
Event Date:
2025-06-08
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Province/State:
Tennessee
Event Date:
2025-06-08
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:45
End Time:
00:15
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Deb Eldred
Additional Observers:
Mari Storkamp
Target Species Genus:
Photinus
Target Species Species:
carolinus
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Unknown.
Elevation (meters):
300
Area Searched (hectares):
0-1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
one outdoor light
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
one outdoor light
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:
There is one outdoor street light on neighbor’s property. The woods are dark where the fireflies were lighting up.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
50+
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
carolinus
Observation Notes:
Females low on trees and vegetation. Males flying around. Lit in groups with some wave activation across the groups. Observed at 2100.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:00
Last Flash Time:
00:00
First Flash Temp (F):
73
Last Flash Temp (F):
69
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
2
Flash Duration:
2
Flash Interval:
3
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
The flash location is low and in trees/vegetation.
Male Flash Behavior:
Lighting up more sporadically and flying in air
Female Flash Behavior:
Unk
