Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Griffin Gluck
Event Date:
2025-06-09
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-06-09
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:45
End Time:
20:45
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Griffin Gluck
Additional Observers:
Molly Gluck
Target Species Genus:
Photinus
Target Species Species:
pyralis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Suburban neighborhood on Chesapeake Bay
Elevation (meters):
5
Area Searched (hectares):
4
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
None
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
None
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:
Minimal artificial light sources, some neighborhood vehicles
Observation
Observation Type:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
50+
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Certainly more than 50, observed one being eaten by a neighborhood spider (which I valiantly rescued), generally congregating under Magnolia trees, especially on houses with leaf cover or many large trees. Very close to the Chesapeake bay
