Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Emily Geest
Event Date:
2024-06-27
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanic Garden
Province/State:
Oklahoma
Event Date:
2024-06-27
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
19
Primary Observer:
Emily Geest
Additional Observers:
Matt Hunter, Brandon Moore, Shelby Yates, Brandi Johann, Emma Bower, Paula Lloyd, Craig Bondy, Rebecca Snyder, Rory Lawson, William Brewer, Dominque Hunt, Claudia Pina, Jennifer D'Agostino, Taylor Grimes-Mahaffey, Josh Mahaffey, Pace Frank, Brain Frank, Rebecca David
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
pyralis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
A zoo and botanical garden with a lake. We focused searching around the woody areas near the lake, the cross timbers remanent area, and the heavily bamboo planted area.
Elevation (meters):
366
Area Searched (hectares):
1.46
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
vending machines, interior building lights, light reflection off lake surface
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
vending machines, interior building lights, light reflection off lake surface
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Was found on vegetation near the rest of the Photinus pyralis observed. Its flash was different than the rest. But I'm not sure what else it could be?
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:53
Last Flash Time:
22:00
First Flash Temp (F):
83
Last Flash Temp (F):
79
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
15
Flash Duration:
10
Flash Interval:
5
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Found flying near a heavy bamboo area of the Zoo.
Male Flash Behavior:
Firefly never stopped glowing. It would lessen in intensity and then increase in intensity, but it never ceased. It would be at full intensity for longer than 10sec, then dim slightly for 5 sec, and then ramp back up to full intensity.
