Observation: Photuris
Primary Observer:
Lex
Event Date:
2024-06-15
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Ontario
Event Date:
2024-06-15
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
22:30
End Time:
22:40
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Lex
Additional Observers:
John
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
pensylvanica
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
309
Area Searched (hectares):
2
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): 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:
2-10
genus:
photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:32
Last Flash Time:
22:40
First Flash Temp (F):
64
Last Flash Temp (F):
64
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
15
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
along the pond edge and in the brush
