Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Vanessa
Event Date:
2024-06-29
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
7 Elnew
Province/State:
Massachusetts
Event Date:
2024-06-29
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
18:30
End Time:
18:40
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Vanessa
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:
Found a firefly on my Zinnias that I recently planted in a small garden bed right next to our house in a suburban neighborhood. Our yard is chemical-free, and we are slowly introducing perennial natives throughout our yard.
Elevation (meters):
.25
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:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
1
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Observed on a zinnia in a recently planted small garden bed next to my house in a suburban neighborhood. Our yard is chemical-free and we are slowly introducing native plants in other areas of our yard. It’s the second firefly I’ve seen in our yard (the other was on the patio during the day a few weeks ago) but this was the first time I took a photo. Other insects we commonly find in our yard: slugs, worms, dragonflies, aphids, mosquitos.
