Observation: Photinus pyralis

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

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

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

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

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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