Observation: Photinus consimilis

Observation: Photinus consimilis

Primary Observer:

Gabi Lindsey

Event Date:

2024-06-17

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

 

Province/State:

Michigan

Event Date:

2024-06-17

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

23:30

End Time:

12:30

Number of Observers:

 

Primary Observer:

Gabi Lindsey

Additional Observers:

NA

Target Species Genus:

 

Target Species Species:

 

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

Near stream

Elevation (meters):

300

Area Searched (hectares):

 

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: 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

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

11-50

Genus:

Photinus

Species:

consimilis

Observation Notes:

Near stream, wet yard

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

23:30

Last Flash Time:

12:30

First Flash Temp (F):

73

Last Flash Temp (F):

71

Flashes in Pattern:

>4

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

3

Flash Duration:

0.5

Flash Interval:

12

Male Height Zone:

Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

Flying and on ground

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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