Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Monica Mignone
Event Date:
2025-06-24
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Ohio
Event Date:
2025-06-24
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:22
End Time:
21:41
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Monica Mignone
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:
Elevation (meters):
700
Area Searched (hectares):
1 1/2
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
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): 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:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
8-14 mm in length. They enjoyed flying around my garden as well as my flower beds
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:07
Last Flash Time:
21:40
First Flash Temp (F):
83
Last Flash Temp (F):
83
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
5
Flash Duration:
3/4
Flash Interval:
3
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
end of curved body
