Observation: Photinus
Primary Observer:
Kayla Ingram
Event Date:
2025-06-22
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
North Carolina
Event Date:
2025-06-22
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
21:37
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Kayla Ingram
Additional Observers:
NA
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:
Mostly grass and other native plants
Elevation (meters):
It was in my house
Area Searched (hectares):
0.202
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Garden lighting
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Garden lighting
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): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
photinus
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
About half an inch, skiddish, call and response type, loves brushy areas
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:45
Last Flash Time:
21:39
First Flash Temp (F):
84
Last Flash Temp (F):
82
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
Idk
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
5
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Whole area
Male Flash Behavior:
Call and response
Female Flash Behavior:
Call and response
