Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Ed Chapman
Event Date:
2024-06-21
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
13 Hardenberg St., New Brunswick
Province/State:
New Jersey
Event Date:
2024-06-21
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:00
End Time:
20:30
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Ed Chapman
Additional Observers:
Norma Hoffman
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
pyralis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Small backyard; many trees, weeds.
Elevation (meters):
19
Area Searched (hectares):
1/6 acre
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): 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:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Backyard, weeds, mowed 2 weeks prior.
Specimen Voucher Number:
15
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
19:45
Last Flash Time:
20:15
First Flash Temp (F):
90
Last Flash Temp (F):
88
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
6
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
In the weeds, flying around.
Male Flash Behavior:
Typical J pattern
Female Flash Behavior:
Mostly stationary.
