Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Monica Mignone
Event Date:
2025-07-09
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Ohio
Event Date:
2025-07-09
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:10
End Time:
21:49
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Monica Mignone
Additional Observers:
na
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):
700
Area Searched (hectares):
1 1/2
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
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:
11-50
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:12
Last Flash Time:
21:39
First Flash Temp (F):
75
Last Flash Temp (F):
75
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
5
Flash Duration:
3/4
Flash Interval:
3
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
end of body, covers half of body at least in most bugs
