Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Sydney Mason
Event Date:
2025-06-14
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Fort Eustis
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-06-14
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
10:26
End Time:
10:31
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Sydney Mason
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
Photinus
Target Species Species:
pyralis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Neighborhood bordering forest on a military installation. Open, high-traffic, very low grass, open manicured field directly beside the garden where the fireflies were observed at rest. This small garden is the only such garden, and features large cucumber vines where the fireflies were found.
Elevation (meters):
2
Area Searched (hectares):
1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
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
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
The sunlight is masking any potential artificial light.
Observation
Observation Type:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
pyralis
