Observation: Photuris lucicrescens
Primary Observer:
Rosalind Reilly
Event Date:
2024-06-19
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Reilly home
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2024-06-19
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:50
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Rosalind Reilly
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
Photuris
Target Species Species:
lucicrescens
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Oak hickory poplar holly
Elevation (meters):
69.5
Area Searched (hectares):
.01
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:
Light spilling out windows of my house.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
lucicrescens
Observation Notes:
19mm, long bright flashes with about 7 seconds in between (I think). Below I selected a height of over 8' which was where most were, just out of reach oh the net, but some were lower and could be caught. Hard to track. I patrolled the driveway and small clearing around my house because I couldn't follow them into the woods.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:50
Last Flash Time:
22:30
First Flash Temp (F):
74.8
Last Flash Temp (F):
74
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
7
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
7
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
See notes above
Male Flash Behavior:
See notes above
Female Flash Behavior:
I suspect I saw one in the leaves slowly flashing randomly and walking around, but I couldn't find her
