Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Emily Geest
Event Date:
2025-07-10
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanic Garden
Province/State:
Oklahoma
Event Date:
2025-07-10
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:45
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
4
Primary Observer:
Emily Geest
Additional Observers:
Emma Bower, Tom Ashby, Apryl Ashby
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
pyralis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
366
Area Searched (hectares):
1.46
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): 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:
11-50
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
We focused on the heavily wooded area of the Zoo for this survey. Its remnant cross timbers with a natural creek that runs through it.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:50
Last Flash Time:
21:50
First Flash Temp (F):
93
Last Flash Temp (F):
93
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
5
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
5
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Moderate height, it felt like they started a little bit higher than normal. Total of 14 found tonight.
Male Flash Behavior:
1 flash that lasted about 1 second, flying in a j-shape. Flash is yellowish, 5 seconds apart.
