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Observation: Photinus
Primary Observer:
Kara Million
Event Date:
2025-07-03
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Deibert Park
Province/State:
Alabama
Event Date:
2025-07-03
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:20
End Time:
21:30
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Kara Million
Additional Observers:
Christopher Baker
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:
public park with multiple manmade habitat types: bald cypress wetland (!), open meadow, temperate forest (many longleaf pines)
Elevation (meters):
186.8
Area Searched (hectares):
28
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
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:
There was some light disturbance on the edges of the property, but the middle of the park was still quite dark
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
50+
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
body length: ~10 mm
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:22
Last Flash Time:
21:30
First Flash Temp (F):
83
Last Flash Temp (F):
90
Flashes in Pattern:
3
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
5
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
0.5
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashes were just a couple of feet above the ground.
Male Flash Behavior:
Males flashed as they flew above the ground.
