Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Micah Frazier
Event Date:
2025-05-26
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Micah House
Province/State:
Louisiana
Event Date:
2025-05-26
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:00
End Time:
21:00
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Micah Frazier
Additional Observers:
Maria Frazier
Target Species Genus:
unknown
Target Species Species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Slightly rewilded yard. Dominant plant sp. Oaks/quercus
Elevation (meters):
9
Area Searched (hectares):
1
Artificial Light Sources
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Buildings: Yes
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:
Outdoor lights and street pole lights
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:15
Last Flash Time:
21:00
First Flash Temp (F):
76
Last Flash Temp (F):
75
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
4-5
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
5
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashing around & underneath oak canopys
Male Flash Behavior:
Upward arcing flash/train yellow color ~6-8' above ground
