Observation: Photuris versicolor
Primary Observer:
Jeffrey Calta
Event Date:
2025-06-17
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Fairview Township
Province/State:
Pennsylvania
Event Date:
2025-06-17
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:00
End Time:
23:05
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Jeffrey Calta
Additional Observers:
Na
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
250-500
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Varied habitats within 100 yards of viewing area. Tree line, scattered tree areas, riparian, and grass fields
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:
2-10
genus:
photuris
Species:
versicolor
Observation Notes:
Mostly flying in tree tops
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
23:00
Last Flash Time:
23:30
First Flash Temp (F):
72
Last Flash Temp (F):
71
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
4-5
Flash Duration:
0.1
Flash Interval:
0.1-0.2
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Tree tops
Male Flash Behavior:
Five very quick flashes while in flight.
Female Flash Behavior:
None
