Observation: Photinus alexanderi

Observation: Photinus alexanderi

Primary Observer:

Candace Fallon

Event Date:

2025-06-10

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Boneyard Spring

Province/State:

Arizona

Event Date:

2025-06-10

Time of Day:

Day-Time

Start Time:

14:40

End Time:

15:20

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

Candace Fallon

Additional Observers:

Saff Killingsworth

Target Species Genus:

Photinus

Target Species Species:

alexanderi

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

25-50

Habitat Type:

Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant

Habitat Type Notes:

Open grassy meadow surrounding dry channel. In several areas of depression and along the channel the sedges are greener, suggesting subsurface water.

Elevation (meters):

2556

Area Searched (hectares):

.3

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Observation

Observation Type:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

11-50

Genus:

Photinus

Species:

alexanderi

Observation Notes:

Approximately 20 individuals observed flying low across the dry stream channel and resting on sedges. Saw one mating pair.

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