Observation: Photinus brimleyi

Observation: Photinus brimleyi

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

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

Artificial Light Notes:

NA

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

11-50

Genus:

Photinus

Species:

brimleyi

Observation Notes:

Single yellow flashes about 10-12 seconds apart.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:55

Last Flash Time:

00:00

First Flash Temp (F):

68

Last Flash Temp (F):

66

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

10-12

Flash Duration:

2 seconds

Flash Interval:

10-13 seconds apart

Male Height Zone:

High (over 8 ft)

Flash Location:

Height in tall trees, and medium height in secondary growth.

Male Flash Behavior:

Yellow flash with long pause (10 seconds) until next flash.

Female Flash Behavior:

As male, only at 6-12” off ground.

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