Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Matthew Moskwik
Event Date:
2024-04-23
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Horton Grove Preserve
Province/State:
North Carolina
Event Date:
2024-04-23
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:20
End Time:
21:13
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Matthew Moskwik
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
Photinus
Target Species Species:
ignitus
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Dry grassland meadow (recently burned) surrounded by forest
Elevation (meters):
129
Area Searched (hectares):
1
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:
Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
ignitus
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:33
Last Flash Time:
21:13
First Flash Temp (F):
62.4
Last Flash Temp (F):
57.3
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
~6
Flash Duration:
not measured
Flash Interval:
not measured
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Males flashed a few feet above dry grassland. Females were encountered near the top of moderate forbs.
Male Flash Behavior:
A single yellow flash every ~6 seconds
Female Flash Behavior:
Status Changes
| DATE | USER | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-25 01:59:43 | Matthew Moskwik | ->unreviewed |
