Observation: Photinus punctulatus
Primary Observer:
Charlie Miksicek
Event Date:
2025-06-03
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Missouri
Event Date:
2025-06-03
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:42
End Time:
20:45
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Charlie Miksicek
Additional Observers:
no additional observers
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:
Urban lawn, not mowed in about 10 days. Patches of native plants.
Elevation (meters):
145
Area Searched (hectares):
0.15
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
alley lights
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
alley lights
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:
1
genus:
photinus
Species:
punctulatus
Observation Notes:
1 individual flying.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:42
Last Flash Time:
20:45
First Flash Temp (F):
85
Last Flash Temp (F):
85
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
one short flash
Flash Duration:
less than a second
Flash Interval:
~ 1 second
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
flying over mowed lawn
Male Flash Behavior:
one short flash, yellow - green
Female Flash Behavior:
none observed
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A belated thank you for this firefly observation! Based on the early-June timing, flash color, habitat, location, ~1 second flash interval and early evening display time, I suspect that this might have been Photinus punctulatus. If you are able to get photos of the firefly in hand next year, this could be confirmed.