Observation: Microphotus pecosensis
Primary Observer:
Calvin Karsh
Event Date:
2024-06-15
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Ouray
Province/State:
Colorado
Event Date:
2024-06-15
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:42
End Time:
21:47
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Calvin Karsh
Additional Observers:
Kevin Karsh
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Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
>1000
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Small meadow in the forest.
Elevation (meters):
2400
Area Searched (hectares):
.001
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): No
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:
In the distance house lights were visible.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
microphotus
Species:
pecosensis
Observation Notes:
body length ~1cm. steady green glow, didn't move when approached or illuminated for inspection.
found in a grassy clearing in the forest with rocky soil and an open sky view.
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A belated thank you for submitting this firefly observation! You photographed an adult female Microphotus glow-worm firefly, and the expected species in Colorado is Microphotus pecosensis.