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Observation: Photuris lucicrescens
Primary Observer:
Pam Morgan
Event Date:
2025-06-15
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Coler Firefly Sanctuary - Applegate Trail
Province/State:
Arkansas
Event Date:
2025-06-15
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:58
End Time:
22:21
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Pam Morgan
Additional Observers:
Clint Morgan
Target Species Genus:
Photuris
Target Species Species:
hebes
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Paved greenway through mostly woods, with occasional open areas with grass. Greenway crossed the creek in a few places, otherwise the creek is never more than about 50 meters from the greenway.
Elevation (meters):
351
Area Searched (hectares):
3
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:
Artificial lights visible from the parking lot at the beginning of the trail (street lights) and at the end (cafe), but not along the trail.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
lucicrescens
Observation Notes:
16 mm long. There were several species present, but this one we almost always saw when we were crossing the creek, so near the water.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:07
Last Flash Time:
22:10
First Flash Temp (F):
71
Last Flash Temp (F):
71
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
5 to 6
Flash Duration:
2
Flash Interval:
3 to 4
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Near the creek, over the creek.
Male Flash Behavior:
Usually a crescendo, getting brighter. The male moved sometimes in a straight line while glowing up to about 2 seconds, sometimes he flew in a curve.
