Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Caitlin
Event Date:
2025-07-08
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
New Jersey
Event Date:
2025-07-08
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:41
End Time:
19:43
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Caitlin
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
600
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
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): 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:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Small, about the size of a fingertip. Individual firefly, earlier than have seen others (normally an hour later). Was not flashing but was likely too early in the evening for it. Cute little feet/tarsus and antennae (see photo).
