Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Rosalind Reilly
Event Date:
2023-06-27
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
2630 Old Timber Way, Powhatan VA
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2023-06-27
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
20:35
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Rosalind Reilly
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
60
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
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): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Same behavior and location as observation 36254 on 06/17/23
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:30
Last Flash Time:
20:30
First Flash Temp (F):
Unknown
Last Flash Temp (F):
Unknown
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
6
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
0
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Lawn and woods edge
Male Flash Behavior:
While flashing, male flies up. Just before the next flash, he flies down low again. When flashing low to the ground, 1-2 feet, males fly mostly straight up. When flashing at a moderate elevation, 4 or 5 feet or so, he might fly at an angle, like 45 degrees, while flashing.
Female Flash Behavior:
Not observed
