Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Kelly Court
Event Date:
2025-06-27
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
West Virginia
Event Date:
2025-06-27
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:15
End Time:
21:45
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Kelly Court
Additional Observers:
Greg Court
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Grass, deciduous trees, some evergreens, aquatic plants in pond.
Elevation (meters):
130
Area Searched (hectares):
2
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:
50+
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Approx 3/4"? Hard to see them up close.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:15
Last Flash Time:
21:45
First Flash Temp (F):
70
Last Flash Temp (F):
70
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
7-10
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashes occur low to the ground
Male Flash Behavior:
They flash as they rise up
Female Flash Behavior:
I don't know the difference between male & female... Just a casual observer
