Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Sarah Taylor
Event Date:
2025-06-28
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
New York
Event Date:
2025-06-28
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
22:26
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
4
Primary Observer:
Sarah Taylor
Additional Observers:
Chad Taylor
Emmett Taylor
Clayton Taylor
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
288
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): 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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:26
Last Flash Time:
22:30
First Flash Temp (F):
73
Last Flash Temp (F):
73
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Unknown
Flash Pattern Period:
Unknown
Flash Duration:
Unknown
Flash Interval:
Unknown
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Mainly In the woods, but also all over the yard
Male Flash Behavior:
Unknown
Female Flash Behavior:
Unknown
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A belated thank you for this firefly observation! My guess based on the photo and description is that these were Photuris fireflies, but it is hard to be certain without close up images.