Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Renee Moseley
Event Date:
2024-06-09
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
My house, the backyard
Province/State:
Massachusetts
Event Date:
2024-06-09
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:31
End Time:
22:32
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Renee Moseley
Additional Observers:
First fireflies of the season. 3 blinks 4 blinks, high in the tree tops. Backyard, in between ours and neighbors. The peepers are asleep and the crickets are chirping.
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
The neighbors have a backyard natural pond. There are visiting ducks and turtles.
Elevation (meters):
Not sure
Area Searched (hectares):
Backyard
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Watch for about 53 seconds in you'll see one.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:55
Last Flash Time:
21:53
First Flash Temp (F):
60
Last Flash Temp (F):
60
Flashes in Pattern:
3
Flash Color:
White
Flash Pattern Period:
3
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
5
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Trees
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
Not sure what gender?
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A belated thank-you for submitting this firefly observation. In early June, possible species flashing in the tree tops include the spring treetop flasher (Pyractomena borealis) and fireflies in the genus Photuris. Pyractomena borealis flashes tend to be yellow or orange-ish, while Photuris flashes are often noticeably green.