Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Tracy

Event Date:

2025-07-12

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Shmenkles

Province/State:

Ontario

Event Date:

2025-07-12

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:15

End Time:

21:30

Number of Observers:

4

Primary Observer:

Tracy

Additional Observers:

Greg, Gord, Janet

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

Backyard

Elevation (meters):

368

Area Searched (hectares):

 

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes

Artificial Light Types

Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

50+

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:15

Last Flash Time:

21:30

First Flash Temp (F):

84

Last Flash Temp (F):

84

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

.25

Flash Duration:

.25

Flash Interval:

3 seconds

Male Height Zone:

Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)

Flash Location:

In an urban backyard with a lot of trees, flowers, bushes.

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

1 thought on “Observation: Unknown”

  1. Thanks for submitting this firefly observation! Photuris and Photinus are the two likely backyard firefly genera in your area. Photos of a firefly up-close would be needed for a more certain identification.

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