Observation: Photinus pyralis

Observation: Photinus pyralis

Primary Observer:

Bandit Grubb

Event Date:

2025-06-16

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

The Merry Weather

Province/State:

Kentucky

Event Date:

2025-06-16

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:45

End Time:

21:45

Number of Observers:

6

Primary Observer:

Bandit Grubb

Additional Observers:

Bandit Grubb, V Honaker, Unknown X4

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

Patio of a bar in suburban neighborhood

Elevation (meters):

466

Area Searched (hectares):

 

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes

Artificial Light Types

Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): 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:

Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

Photinus

Species:

pyralis

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:43

Last Flash Time:

21:45

First Flash Temp (F):

75

Last Flash Temp (F):

75

Flashes in Pattern:

2

Flash Color:

Green

Flash Pattern Period:

Unknown

Flash Duration:

1 second

Flash Interval:

5 seconds

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

On the butt

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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