Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Tracy
Event Date:
2025-07-12
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Ontario
Event Date:
2025-07-12
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:15
End Time:
21:30
Number of Observers:
4
Primary Observer:
Tracy
Additional Observers:
Greg, Gord, Janet
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Backyard
Elevation (meters):
368
Area Searched (hectares):
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): 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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:15
Last Flash Time:
21:30
First Flash Temp (F):
84
Last Flash Temp (F):
84
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
.25
Flash Duration:
.25
Flash Interval:
3 seconds
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
In an urban backyard with a lot of trees, flowers, bushes.
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
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Thanks for submitting this firefly observation! Photuris and Photinus are the two likely backyard firefly genera in your area. Photos of a firefly up-close would be needed for a more certain identification.