Observation: Photuris

Observation: Photuris

Primary Observer:

Katie Hietala-Henschell

Event Date:

2022-06-20

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Grafton Lakes State Park

Province/State:

New York

Event Date:

2022-06-20

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:02

End Time:

21:38

Number of Observers:

4

Primary Observer:

Katie Hietala-Henschell

Additional Observers:

Erin White, Matt Schlesinger, Ashley Ballou

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

25-50

Habitat Type:

Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story

Habitat Type Notes:

Surveyed in a gap in the forest. Mixed forest with spruce component and shrubs. Blueberry bushes nearby.

Elevation (meters):

430

Area Searched (hectares):

0.5

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: 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

Artificial Light Notes:

Site was about 0.25 mile hike in from the road.

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

11-50

Genus:

Photuris

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

2022-02

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:02

Last Flash Time:

21:38

First Flash Temp (F):

64

Last Flash Temp (F):

58

Flashes in Pattern:

2

Flash 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:

 

Status Changes

DATEUSERSTATUS
2023-03-27 10:22:31 ->unreviewed

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