Observation: Photinus hatchi

Observation: Photinus hatchi

Primary Observer:

Candace Fallon

Event Date:

2024-09-18

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Hoyt Arboretum - Redwood Trail

Province/State:

Oregon

Event Date:

2024-09-18

Time of Day:

Day-Time

Start Time:

11:58

End Time:

11:59

Number of Observers:

3

Primary Observer:

Candace Fallon

Additional Observers:

Gary Fallon, Kathy Fallon

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Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story

Habitat Type Notes:

Urban park (arboretum) with canopy of conifers and hardwoods and understory of shrubs and ferns.

Elevation (meters):

220

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Observation

Observation Type:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

1

Genus:

Photinus

Species:

hatchi

Observation Notes:

Perched on a western sword fern (Polystichum munitum). Curved orange-red colored vittae on the pronotum.

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