Observation: Photuris hebes
Primary Observer:
Pam Morgan
Event Date:
2025-07-12
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Osage Park - SE boardwalk
Province/State:
Arkansas
Event Date:
2025-07-12
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:20
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Pam Morgan
Additional Observers:
Clint Morgan
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
hebes
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Woods next to Lake Bentonville, with creek flowing through. Paved trail.
Elevation (meters):
389
Area Searched (hectares):
.2
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): Yes
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:
50+
genus:
photuris
Species:
hebes
Observation Notes:
Green specimen: 11 mm
Yellow specimen: 11.3 mm
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:20
Last Flash Time:
22:00
First Flash Temp (F):
84
Last Flash Temp (F):
83
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
.6
Flash Duration:
.1
Flash Interval:
.5
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Males were flying among the trees and bushes, from about 4 feet above the ground to about 12 feet above the ground. Some flew over the trail.
Male Flash Behavior:
Males would flash multiple times, we counted sometimes over 20 flashes before they paused. When they flew over the trail or across the trail, they flew in a straight line. When among the trees or bushes, they flew in all different directions while flashing, not in a straight line.
Female Flash Behavior:
Not observed.
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Thanks for this firefly observation! The quick single flashes, pale hind coxae, small body size, and interrupted pronotal marking are all a good fit for Photuris hebes.