Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Kyle
Event Date:
2024-06-15
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Oklahoma
Event Date:
2024-06-15
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
22:14
End Time:
22:20
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Kyle
Additional Observers:
Marie
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:
Rural farmlands
Elevation (meters):
410 m
Area Searched (hectares):
1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
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:
Minimal lights, some lights on homes on adjacent properties.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:10
Last Flash Time:
22:39
First Flash Temp (F):
81
Last Flash Temp (F):
81
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
Blink
Flash Duration:
.5 second
Flash Interval:
1 per second
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Ground to 8 ft
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
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A very belated thank you for this firefly observation! Without a photo of the firefly in hand it is hard to know the species for certain, but based on the yellow flash, flash height, and the grassy habitat, one possibility is Photinus granulatus.