Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Valarie Brown
Event Date:
2023-06-14
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Kentucky
Event Date:
2023-06-14
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:14
End Time:
21:00
Number of Observers:
5
Primary Observer:
Valarie Brown
Additional Observers:
Cory Brown
Korbin Brown
Arizona Brown
Lecia House
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
0
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:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:14
Last Flash Time:
21:00
First Flash Temp (F):
N/A
Last Flash Temp (F):
N/A
Flashes in Pattern:
2
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
3
Flash Duration:
5
Flash Interval:
5
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Moderate height
