Observation: Photinus pyralis

Observation: Photinus pyralis

Primary Observer:

Juliann

Event Date:

2025-07-21

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

Riverfront Park

Province/State:

Pennsylvania

Event Date:

2025-07-21

Time of Day:

Day-Time

Start Time:

19:05

End Time:

20:00

Number of Observers:

3

Primary Observer:

Juliann

Additional Observers:

Gabe, Rafi

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

 

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream

Habitat Type Notes:

 

Elevation (meters):

0

Area Searched (hectares):

 

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No

Artificial Light Types

Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

50+

Genus:

Photinus

Species:

pyralis

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

19:30

Last Flash Time:

20:00

First Flash Temp (F):

74

Last Flash Temp (F):

74

Flashes in Pattern:

>4

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

Unknown

Flash Duration:

Unknown

Flash Interval:

Unknown

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

In the air

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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