Observation: Photuris
Primary Observer:
Jeffrey calta
Event Date:
2025-06-06
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Fairview Township
Province/State:
Pennsylvania
Event Date:
2025-06-06
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:35
End Time:
23:05
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Jeffrey calta
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
250-500
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
400
Area Searched (hectares):
4
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): 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:
photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
No specimen obtained
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:05
Last Flash Time:
22:07
First Flash Temp (F):
66
Last Flash Temp (F):
66
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
1-2
Flash Duration:
0.2
Flash Interval:
3-4
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flying from tree to tree
Male Flash Behavior:
Five very quick flashes while flying.
Female Flash Behavior:
None
