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Observation: Photuris
Primary Observer:
Elizabeth Mack
Event Date:
2025-07-24
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Province/State:
Connecticut
Event Date:
2025-07-24
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
01:00
End Time:
01:07
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Elizabeth Mack
Additional Observers:
NA
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):
22
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
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:
Literally found 1 firefly in my bedroom (light on).
Observation
Observation Type:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
1
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Walking swiftly on yellow and white bedsheets like a New Yorker with places to be.
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Thanks for submitting this incidental firefly observation! This is a firefly in the genus Photuris, which you can tell by the long legs and hunched posture (the “shoulders” are higher than the head shield). In my experience Photuris often find their way through window screens into houses– probably attracted by artificial light.
There are 5 species of Photuris known from Connecticut, and flash pattern details (from a displaying male) and a photo of the underside are generally needed for identification.