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Observation: Pyractomena borealis
Primary Observer:
Amber Elder
Event Date:
2026-03-05
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Louisiana
Event Date:
2026-03-05
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
06:30
End Time:
06:30
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Amber Elder
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
Photuris
Target Species Species:
frontalis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
rural; elderberry, pine, blackberry, oak
Elevation (meters):
~2.1
Area Searched (hectares):
~0.80
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
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
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Lights on in kitchen
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
1
Genus:
Pyractomena
Species:
borealis
Observation Notes:
3/4 – 1"; found on kitchen window; unusual lanterns; colleague believes it's a Pyractomena borealis
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
06:30
Last Flash Time:
06:30
First Flash Temp (F):
69º
Last Flash Temp (F):
69º
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
unsure; unusual bug
Flash Duration:
unsure
Flash Interval:
unsure
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Found this one on my kitchen window. Very large firefly. Unusual lanterns. Suspected gynandromorph???
Male Flash Behavior:
???
Female Flash Behavior:
???
