Observation: Photinus
Primary Observer:
Rosalind Reilly
Event Date:
2025-05-20
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Jones Creek
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-05-20
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:15
End Time:
21:30
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Rosalind Reilly
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
Photuris
Target Species Species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Woods along the hill reaching down to creek are dry and open, primarily oak, hickory, holly, and hornbeam. Vegetation in marsh includes yellow pond lily, deer tongue, dayflower, and pawpaw.
Elevation (meters):
59.7
Area Searched (hectares):
<1
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:
unknown
Observation Notes:
.85 mm long. Firefly was flashing. Unfortunately I got my voice recordings of flash patterns I observed mixed up so I can't be sure which flash pattern this firefly exhibited--hence, I had to select non-flashing.
(However, I was very excited because I may be wrong, but I THINK I observed Loopy 5s. I could not catch one because I wasn't wearing waders, but the display was amazing. I will go back another night soon and try to catch one.)
