Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Roy Martin
Event Date:
2025-07-01
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Indiana
Event Date:
2025-07-01
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:30
End Time:
23:00
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Roy Martin
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Backyard, large sycamore trees, 1 ash tree, two 20’x50’ wild flower patches. Kokomo creek running through.
Elevation (meters):
262
Area Searched (hectares):
.2
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
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): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
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:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
19:00
Last Flash Time:
23:00
First Flash Temp (F):
73°
Last Flash Temp (F):
73°
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
3
Flash Duration:
3
Flash Interval:
10
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Backyard
