Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Norah Bruce
Event Date:
2023-05-28
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
CR 3022
Province/State:
Mississippi
Event Date:
2023-05-28
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
20:03
End Time:
20:13
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Norah Bruce
Additional Observers:
NA
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Edge habitat - more fireflies in open grassy areas that foliaged woods
Elevation (meters):
505
Area Searched (hectares):
>1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
beginning to emerge from leaf litter, not quite completing their "J" flash pattern but beginning to warm up,
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Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
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Thanks for submitting, Norah!