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Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
James Langham
Event Date:
2025-06-28
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Nebraska
Event Date:
2025-06-28
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
17:30
End Time:
12:00
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
James Langham
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
Bicellonycha
Target Species Species:
wickershamorum
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Large grass area with a few trees that like the alley way in the back and a few fruit trees at the edge of the empty field.
Elevation (meters):
1155
Area Searched (hectares):
3
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Street Lights: Yes
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:
Some light from near by homes but are kept to a minimal and doesn't bleed into the empty field where fireflies are observed nightly.
Observation
Observation Type:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
1
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Half a thumb in size, idle in the shade on the wood boarder of my house. Spotted earlier in day, mildly humid and warm outside.
