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Observation: Photuris versicolor
Primary Observer:
Christine Tysor
Event Date:
2025-06-29
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Ellett Valley
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-06-29
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:44
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Christine Tysor
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
unknown
Target Species Species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Small Red Bud trees, pine trees, hickory, oak and grasses.
Elevation (meters):
518
Area Searched (hectares):
.101
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Solar dim "Edison bulb" lights strung along a path
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Solar dim "Edison bulb" lights strung along a path
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:
NA
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
versicolor
Observation Notes:
Near Cedar tree limbs
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:45
Last Flash Time:
21:50
First Flash Temp (F):
73
Last Flash Temp (F):
73
Flashes in Pattern:
3
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
2
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
.5
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Limbs of cedar tree
Male Flash Behavior:
3 fireflies flashed about the same time, no delay.
Female Flash Behavior:
NA
