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Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Avery Hering
Event Date:
2025-06-29
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Province/State:
New York
Event Date:
2025-06-29
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:43
End Time:
21:49
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Avery Hering
Additional Observers:
Cara Moses
Target Species Genus:
Photinus
Target Species Species:
pyralis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
500-1000
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
26
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
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:
Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:43
Last Flash Time:
21:55
First Flash Temp (F):
79
Last Flash Temp (F):
78
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
20
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
N/A
