Observation: Photuris

Observation: Photuris

Status:

Location Accuracy

 

Target Species Genus

 

Target Species Species

 

Fireflies Present

 

Area Searched

 

habitat_types

 

Habitat Type Notes

 

Elevation

 

Time of Day

 

Artificial Light Sources

 

Artificial Light Types

 

Artificial Light Notes

 

Event Date

 

Start Time

 

End Time

 

Primary Observer

 

Number of Observers

 

Additional Observers

 

Observation Type

Flashing

Genus

Photuris

Species

unknown

Number Observed

11-50

Observation Notes

 

Specimen Voucher Number

2022-02

First Flash Time

21:02

Last Flash Time

21:38

First Flash Temp

64

Last Flash Temp

58

Flashes in Pattern

2

Flashes Color

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period

10

Flash Duration

2

Flash Interval

3

Male Height Zone

Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location

Flash pattern: 2 flashes per 10 seconds Flash color: yellow-green Flash duration: 2-3 seconds Shorter flashes were more dominant earlier in the survey. Later in the survey, longer flashes became more dominant.

Male Flash Behavior

 

Female Flash Behavior

 

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