Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Michael Dowell
Event Date:
2024-06-19
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Province/State:
Ohio
Event Date:
2024-06-19
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:18
End Time:
21:21
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Michael Dowell
Additional Observers:
NA
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
pyralis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
325
Area Searched (hectares):
0.1
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): No
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:
2-10
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
1 sec flash, 2 sec off.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:18
Last Flash Time:
21:21
First Flash Temp (F):
82
Last Flash Temp (F):
82
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
2 sec between flashes
Flash Duration:
1 sec
Flash Interval:
2 sec
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
During flight
Male Flash Behavior:
yellow-green, 1 sec on, 2 sec off
Female Flash Behavior:
No perching insects observed
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The flash pattern and color seem to be a better match for Photuris than Photinus to me, but it is hard to be certain without photos of the firefly.