Observation: Photuris fairchildi
Primary Observer:
Eleanor Milliken
Event Date:
2024-06-19
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Maine
Event Date:
2024-06-19
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:47
End Time:
21:47
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Eleanor Milliken
Additional Observers:
Jack Milliken
target_species_genus:
pyractomena
target_species_species:
borealis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Meadow next to riparian ash-dominated forest. A small artificial pond was surveyed but a steep marshy area was avoided.
Elevation (meters):
38.9
Area Searched (hectares):
0.8
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
photuris
Species:
fairchildi
Observation Notes:
Plenty of these all over site. Most common at edge of field and in orchard. Will upload photos later.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:51
Last Flash Time:
21:47
First Flash Temp (F):
81
Last Flash Temp (F):
79
Flashes in Pattern:
4
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
2.5
Flash Duration:
0.2
Flash Interval:
2.5
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashing primarily at field edges, peaking a few yards from trees. A few were also observed at the edge of the apple orchard around 9:00, but had mostly dispersed by 9:30.
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
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The location, multi-pulse (4+) flash pattern, and dark hind coxae all fit with Photuris fairchildi.