Observation: Photinus
Primary Observer:
Heidi Ananthakrishnan
Event Date:
2025-07-02
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Fillmore Park trail
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-07-02
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:04
End Time:
21:08
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Heidi Ananthakrishnan
Additional Observers:
N/A
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
carolinus
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
63
Area Searched (hectares):
1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
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): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
The one-acre patch of forest sits between a baseball field and residential condominiums.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:04
Last Flash Time:
21:08
First Flash Temp (F):
80
Last Flash Temp (F):
80
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Unknown
Flash Pattern Period:
5
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
The flashes were occurring in the forested area.
Male Flash Behavior:
I watched on sitting on a leaf repeatedly flashing. It would adjust its wings each time before flashing. Others were deeper in the forest or flashing while flying.
