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Observation: Photinus immaculatus
Primary Observer:
Kathie Farnell
Event Date:
2025-04-23
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Foley
Province/State:
Alabama
Event Date:
2025-04-23
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:05
End Time:
20:15
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Kathie Farnell
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
Photinus
Target Species Species:
pyralis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
>1000
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
500
Area Searched (hectares):
.50
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
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): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
1
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
immaculatus
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:01
Last Flash Time:
20:10
First Flash Temp (F):
70
Last Flash Temp (F):
70
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Orange
Flash Pattern Period:
6 seconds
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
6 seconds
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
in backyard
Male Flash Behavior:
flash while flying
Female Flash Behavior:
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Thanks for submitting this firefly observation! I am curious about how you came to the identification of Photinus immaculatus. Has the species been collected at this site before? Photinus immaculatus has barely been studied at all, and as far as I know it has only been collected in central Texas.