Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Elizabeth Mountcastle
Event Date:
2025-06-05
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Parker Creek Area of Lake Martin, Alabama
Province/State:
Alabama
Event Date:
2025-06-05
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:55
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Elizabeth Mountcastle
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
pines with low underbrush
Elevation (meters):
17
Area Searched (hectares):
2.023
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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
19:55
Last Flash Time:
20:37
First Flash Temp (F):
78
Last Flash Temp (F):
77
Flashes in Pattern:
3
Flash Color:
White
Flash Pattern Period:
3
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
10
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
in low lying brush
