Observation: Photinus consanguineus
Primary Observer:
Cathy Meyer
Event Date:
2023-06-16
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Indiana
Event Date:
2023-06-16
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:55
End Time:
22:35
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Cathy Meyer
Additional Observers:
NA
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
pyralis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Beech tree, pawpaw, many native shrubs and herbaceous plants.
Elevation (meters):
239
Area Searched (hectares):
1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
consanguineus
Observation Notes:
Possibly consanguineous?
Long, thin body. Dark wings clearly edged in lighter color and also a faint stripe starting from the base of each of the elytra. Pronotum with black spot anterior, broad red triangle, yellow outer edges.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:25
Last Flash Time:
22:42
First Flash Temp (F):
69
Last Flash Temp (F):
69
Flashes in Pattern:
2
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
2
Flash Duration:
0.5
Flash Interval:
1.5
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Dark backyard with garden and tall vegetation.
Male Flash Behavior:
Flying in wavering pattern and flashing.
