Observation: Pyropyga minuta
Primary Observer:
Jennifer Weber
Event Date:
2023-06-20
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Huckleberry Trail - Coal Mining Park Site
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2023-06-20
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:00
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Jennifer Weber
Additional Observers:
NA
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Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Small grassy park next to stream area. Opening is surrounded by forests and a few individual houses.
Elevation (meters):
613
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Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
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:
Light came from residences near trail. Not particularly strong, but still noticeable in the dark.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
pyropyga
Species:
minuta
Observation Notes:
Very small individual, body length less than 1 cm. Appeared to be drinking from water droplets that had collected on the side of the car.
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Thanks for submitting this observation! This firefly is in the genus Pyropyga. Pyropyga are tiny, day-active, and non-flashing, and the wing covers lack yellow borders. Based on the appearance, I think Pyropyga minuta, “flower elf,” is the most likely species.