Observation: Photinus consimilis
Primary Observer:
Matthew Moskwik
Event Date:
2024-05-13
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
White Oak Wetlands
Province/State:
North Carolina
Event Date:
2024-05-13
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:01
End Time:
21:28
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Matthew Moskwik
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
Photinus
Target Species Species:
consimilis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Cattail marsh
Elevation (meters):
81
Area Searched (hectares):
0.5
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
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:
50+
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
consimilis
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:55
Last Flash Time:
21:28
First Flash Temp (F):
68.5
Last Flash Temp (F):
67.6
Flashes in Pattern:
4
Flash Color:
Orange
Flash Pattern Period:
not measured
Flash Duration:
not measured
Flash Interval:
0.5
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Males were flashing above the cattails and other marshy vegetation. They would fly horizontally or vertically during the flash pattern. The flash pattern consisted of 3-5 pulses, with 0.5 seconds between each pulse.
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
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Thanks, Matthew! This is a great record.