Observation: Photuris
Primary Observer:
chanel
Event Date:
2025-06-01
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Massachusetts
Event Date:
2025-06-01
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:46
End Time:
20:49
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
chanel
Additional Observers:
na
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
backyard lawn, found by a maple a tree
Elevation (meters):
na
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
climbing blades of grass🌱
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:46
Last Flash Time:
20:49
First Flash Temp (F):
53
Last Flash Temp (F):
53
Flashes in Pattern:
4
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
4
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
25
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
lower body. singular flashes were also observed at varying intervals.
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
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Thank you for submitting this firefly observation! Based on the habitat and the green color of the flash, this is likely a firefly in the genus Photuris.