Observation: Photuris quadrifulgens
Primary Observer:
Linda Romine
Event Date:
2023-05-11
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
William H. Harsha Lake Corps Operations Area
Province/State:
Ohio
Event Date:
2023-05-11
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:00
End Time:
22:15
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Linda Romine
Additional Observers:
Sheila Riley
target_species_genus:
pyractomena
target_species_species:
dispersa
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
This area is grassland/meadow transitioning into shrubland/meadow with autumn olive and bush honeysuckle slowly expanding. The spoil hill is leftover soil/rock removed from the spillway during construction in the 1970's that was open meadow for many years, now with a mowed path allowing access. Non-native cool-season grasses dominated the area. Small pockets of native wildflowers have been planted along the path, and native red cedar are also prevalent. The lower areas are moist to wet much of the year. Three small vernal pools have been developed in the area.
Elevation (meters):
210
Area Searched (hectares):
.5
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Minimal skyglow on northwest horizon. Minimal glare from one vehicle's headlights. Most of the survey was done without interference from artificial light.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photuris
Species:
quadrifulgens
Observation Notes:
Observed 2-3 Photuris quadrifulgens displaying with Pyractamena dispersa, starting a little later than the Pyractamena dispersa. The Photuris quadrifulgens displayed higher than the Pyractamena dispersa, mainly above 8 feet and along the margins of shrubs.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:31
Last Flash Time:
22:15
First Flash Temp (F):
68
Last Flash Temp (F):
65
Flashes in Pattern:
3
Flash Color:
White
Flash Pattern Period:
not recorded
Flash Duration:
less than a second
Flash Interval:
not recorded
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Fireflies flashed a series of 2-3 whitish flashes about 8 feet off the ground near the margins of shrubs and over open ground. We only saw 2-3 fireflies, and did not get flash data recorded.
Male Flash Behavior:
Series of 2-3 quick flashes given a few times.
Female Flash Behavior:
Not observed.
