Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Diane winterboer
Event Date:
2025-06-06
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Texas
Event Date:
2025-06-06
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:36
End Time:
21:40
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Diane winterboer
Additional Observers:
Na
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Small trees/bushes and tall grasses present.
Elevation (meters):
Na
Area Searched (hectares):
Front yard
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): 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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Im new at this so didnt know what data I needed to get. I will do better in the future. They are present nightly this time of year.
I dont know the genus or species but when I select unknown for Genus, there is not an option for unknown for species.
Specimen Voucher Number:
1
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:30
Last Flash Time:
22:00
First Flash Temp (F):
87
Last Flash Temp (F):
82
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
Flash quick with approx 7 5 seconds in between?
Flash Duration:
Na
Flash Interval:
5 seconds
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Tall grasses, shrubs, small trees around residence.
The times stated above are approx when they began flashing.
Male Flash Behavior:
I do not know if the one I collected was male or female.
