Observation: Photuris pensylvanica

Observation: Photuris pensylvanica

Primary Observer:

Ryan Placzkowski

Event Date:

2025-06-30

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Root River 9, Franklin

Province/State:

Wisconsin

Event Date:

2025-06-30

Time of Day:

Day-Time

Start Time:

09:02

End Time:

09:03

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Ryan Placzkowski

Additional Observers:

 

Target Species Genus:

Photuris

Target Species Species:

pensylvanica

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

25-50

Habitat Type:

Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant

Habitat Type Notes:

Meadow has woodland edge that has a few white poplars and big tooth aspens; one of the white poplars being where the firefly was spotted on.

Elevation (meters):

231.64

Area Searched (hectares):

4.047

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No

Artificial Light Types

Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): 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:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

1

Genus:

Photuris

Species:

pensylvanica

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

1

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