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Observation: Photinus tenuicinctus
Primary Observer:
Pam Morgan
Event Date:
2025-07-05
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Coler Firefly Sanctuary - Plaza
Province/State:
Arkansas
Event Date:
2025-07-05
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:00
End Time:
22:00
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:
Elevation (meters):
366
Area Searched (hectares):
.6
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): 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:
No artificial light in the woods. Skyglow and some light trespass in other parts of the park.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
tenuicinctus
Observation Notes:
Blue specimen is 9.6 mm, green specimen is 9.8 mm (colors refer to labels on the containers). They were more numerous off the trail in dark places, among shrubs.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:10
Last Flash Time:
22:00
First Flash Temp (F):
84
Last Flash Temp (F):
82
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
2
Flash Duration:
.3
Flash Interval:
1.7
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Males flew among the tree trunks and among shrubs, also over the trail and mowed grass along the trail. Some flashes were very faint.
Male Flash Behavior:
Males flew in a straight line, fairly slowly.
Female Flash Behavior:
None observed.
