Observation: Photuris hebes
Primary Observer:
Emily Geest
Event Date:
2023-06-21
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanic Garden
Province/State:
Oklahoma
Event Date:
2023-06-21
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
22:15
Number of Observers:
6
Primary Observer:
Emily Geest
Additional Observers:
Rebecca David, Brian Frank, Pace Frank, Michelle Zorantonello, Katie Porth, Stephanie Smith
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:
woody area near lake. Dominant native plants: oaks, common milkweed. Dominant cultivated plants: abelia bushes, azaleas, hydrangeas.
Elevation (meters):
366
Area Searched (hectares):
1.46
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
vending machines, interior building lights, light reflection off lake surface
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
vending machines, interior building lights, light reflection off lake surface
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): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
hebes
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:00
Last Flash Time:
22:17
First Flash Temp (F):
81
Last Flash Temp (F):
79
Flashes in Pattern:
3
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
0.5
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Most were found either walking on the ground or remaining stationary.
Male Flash Behavior:
Either 2 short flashes or 3 short flashes. Each flash lasted approximately 1/2 a second and there would be a 1 sec pause before it restarted.
Female Flash Behavior:
I don't believe we ever saw the female flash behavior.
