Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Christine Tysor
Event Date:
2025-07-11
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-07-11
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:55
End Time:
21:59
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Christine Tysor
Additional Observers:
NA
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
knulli
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
grasses, butterfly bushes, oak trees, red bud trees, some cedar trees
Elevation (meters):
581
Area Searched (hectares):
.001
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): No
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:
Soft light cast from a porch light
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
These fireflies were approx 1/2" in length, sitting in a shadowed area. One landed while I was observing and the other took flight. No flashes were seen.
