Observation: Pyractomena borealis
Primary Observer:
Michael Sabot
Event Date:
2024-04-19
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2024-04-19
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
11:30
End Time:
11:59
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Michael Sabot
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Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Back patio next to wooded area
Elevation (meters):
1
Area Searched (hectares):
50 sq ft
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
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Observation
Observation Type:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Pyractomena
Species:
borealis
Observation Notes:
Back patio, crawling around. 2 different individuals observed.
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Status Changes
| DATE | USER | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-19 16:03:34 | Michael Sabot | ->unreviewed |
| 2024-04-22 16:25:50 | Richard Joyce | unreviewed->verified |
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Thank you for submitting this firefly observation! Several things point to the species Pyractomena borealis (common name “Spring Treetop Flasher”):
-the raised line on the headshield (pronotum) is a trait shared by all fireflies in the genus Pyractomena
-the early flight season for this region
-robust size (this is the largest Pyractomena firefly in the region)
-narrow yellow borders on the elytra (forewings)