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Observation: Photuris macdermotti
Primary Observer:
Beth Nazelrod
Event Date:
2025-06-16
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Punderson State Park Campground site # 59
Province/State:
Ohio
Event Date:
2025-06-16
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:30
End Time:
00:00
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Beth Nazelrod
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
Photinus
Target Species Species:
brimleyi
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Second growth trees/shrubs/tall grass/weeds.
Elevation (meters):
1,171
Area Searched (hectares):
1/4 hectares
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): No
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:
NA
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
macdermotti
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:32
Last Flash Time:
23:50
First Flash Temp (F):
68
Last Flash Temp (F):
65
Flashes in Pattern:
2
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
12
Flash Duration:
2-3
Flash Interval:
15
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
In secondary forest growth and tall grasses, also open woods.
Male Flash Behavior:
2 yellow flashes approximately 5 seconds apart.
Female Flash Behavior:
NA
