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Observation: Photinus tenuicinctus
Primary Observer:
Pam Morgan
Event Date:
2025-06-25
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Hwy 23 Pig Trail and Barnes Rd
Province/State:
Arkansas
Event Date:
2025-06-25
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:20
End Time:
21:44
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Pam Morgan
Additional Observers:
Clint Morgan
Target Species Genus:
Photinus
Target Species Species:
tenuicinctus
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Oak / hickory forest with some pine trees. Very tall trees.
Elevation (meters):
353
Area Searched (hectares):
.2
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
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:
Bright headlights from cars driving by occasionally.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
50+
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
tenuicinctus
Observation Notes:
Photos are of 2 individuals, 11 mm and 12 mm.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:20
Last Flash Time:
21:45
First Flash Temp (F):
82
Last Flash Temp (F):
80
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1.3
Flash Duration:
.3
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Most flashes were at moderate height. A few low. Most were in the woods, but a few came out and flew over the road.
Male Flash Behavior:
Most males were flying fairly slowly, flashing a quick, yellow flash about every second. They were easy to catch in the net. The flash was fairly faint, not bright. Flight was fairly level and predictable.
Female Flash Behavior:
None seen.
