Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Flynn
Event Date:
2024-06-03
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2024-06-03
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
20:47
Number of Observers:
3
Primary Observer:
Flynn
Additional Observers:
Molly, Jim
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
frontalis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Residential area in a city
Elevation (meters):
14
Area Searched (hectares):
0
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Was before dusk when they started coming out.
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Was before dusk when they started coming out.
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:
A few porch lights but it was still light out.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
.5 inch? Coming onto porch area as well where we had ceiling fan running. There were lots of them!
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:37
Last Flash Time:
20:50
First Flash Temp (F):
76
Last Flash Temp (F):
76
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
8
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Where they are located on the firefly? In the lower abdomen to tail area.
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
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A belated thank you for submitting this firefly observation! Based on the coloration of the “tail” (pygidium), the dusk display time, the yellow flash color, the low height zone, the long flash pattern interval, and the suburban setting, this firefly is a big dipper firefly (Photinus pyralis).