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Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Bae
Event Date:
2025-06-29
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Backyard garden
Province/State:
Tennessee
Event Date:
2025-06-29
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
14:00
End Time:
21:00
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Bae
Additional Observers:
Target Species Genus:
Target Species Species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Backyard, long grass, flower garden, vegetable garden,
Elevation (meters):
498
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): No
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:
Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
4 landed on me at different times over a 24 hr period in the middle of the day. I thought that was unusual.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:00
Last Flash Time:
23:00
First Flash Temp (F):
76
Last Flash Temp (F):
76
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
30
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
5
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Over cut grass
