Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Laurie Angus
Event Date:
2025-06-27
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
New York
Event Date:
2025-06-27
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:46
End Time:
21:06
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Laurie Angus
Additional Observers:
n/a
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
pyralis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Habitat transition--small grassy backyard borders dense bushes and woods--small creek runs through wooded area
Elevation (meters):
60.96
Area Searched (hectares):
.20234
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:
11-50
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:50
Last Flash Time:
21:05
First Flash Temp (F):
65
Last Flash Temp (F):
65
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
6-7
Flash Duration:
brief--less than a second
Flash Interval:
5-6 seconds
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
grass and bushes
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
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Thank you for this observation of Photinus pyralis! You did an excellent job getting photos and flash pattern details.