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Observation: Photinus tenuicinctus
Primary Observer:
Pam Morgan
Event Date:
2025-07-03
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Logan Springs Preserve
Province/State:
Arkansas
Event Date:
2025-07-03
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:45
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
18
Primary Observer:
Pam Morgan
Additional Observers:
Ashley Dowling, Braden Wojahn, several NWA Master Naturalists and families
Target Species Genus:
Photinus
Target Species Species:
pyralis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Trees along a stream. Maple, oak, sycamore, hackberry, spicebush, hickory, and many more. Mowed path.
Elevation (meters):
304
Area Searched (hectares):
1.7
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:
Photinus
Species:
tenuicinctus
Observation Notes:
We caught 4 individuals, ranging in size from 11.2 to 11.7 mm. Photos are of one individual, but I have photos of the others if they're needed.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:10
Last Flash Time:
22:00
First Flash Temp (F):
86
Last Flash Temp (F):
83
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1.8
Flash Duration:
.3
Flash Interval:
1.5
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Males were flying between 4 and 6 feet off the ground, sometimes over the mown path and sometimes among the trees over bushes.
Male Flash Behavior:
Quick yellow flash repeated frequently, 1.5 to 2 seconds apart. They flew fairly slowly and were easy to catch.
Female Flash Behavior:
Not observed. There were some flashes in the grass, but the ones we caught were Photuris females.
