Observation: Photinus consimilis
Primary Observer:
Gabi Lindsey
Event Date:
2024-06-17
Status:
Unverified
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
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
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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A belated thank you for submitting this observation! The habitat, flash color, and flash pattern description do seem like a possible match for Photinus consimilis, but a photo would be needed for confident ID.