Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Sara
Event Date:
2025-07-22
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
My Home
Province/State:
Illinois
Event Date:
2025-07-22
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:00
End Time:
21:10
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Sara
Additional Observers:
Frank
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
100-250
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
274 meters
Area Searched (hectares):
.105 hectares
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:
50+
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:00
Last Flash Time:
21:10
First Flash Temp (F):
78
Last Flash Temp (F):
78
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Unknown
Flash Pattern Period:
2
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
low
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
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Thanks for submitting this incidental firefly observation! Without a photo, it is hard to be certain, but based on the location, time of year, and the low height of the flashes, Photinus pyralis (the big dipper firefly) seems like a likely possibility.