Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Heidi Ananthakrishnan
Event Date:
2025-07-03
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Courtyard
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-07-03
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:18
End Time:
21:21
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Heidi Ananthakrishnan
Additional Observers:
N/A
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
pyralis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
77
Area Searched (hectares):
1
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): 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:
1
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:20
Last Flash Time:
21:21
First Flash Temp (F):
81
Last Flash Temp (F):
81
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Unknown
Flash Pattern Period:
5
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
In a yard of a courtyard
