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Observation: Photinus collustrans
Primary Observer:
Ellie Shultz
Event Date:
2025-07-08
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Tomoka State Park Forest Edge near Oak Pavilion
Province/State:
Florida
Event Date:
2025-07-08
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:27
End Time:
21:05
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Ellie Shultz
Additional Observers:
Kaylee Henderson
Target Species Genus:
unknown
Target Species Species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
The actual survey site was the edge of a forest that was dominated by live oak, sabal palm, and saw palmetto.
Elevation (meters):
20
Area Searched (hectares):
0.04
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:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
collustrans
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:50
Last Flash Time:
21:05
First Flash Temp (F):
81
Last Flash Temp (F):
81
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1.5 seconds
Flash Duration:
0.01
Flash Interval:
1.5 seconds
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Most fireflies we saw were at a moderate height. We did see a few that were much higher, but without being able to catch any of them or keep track of their flash pattern, we aren't sure if they were the same species that we identified closer to the ground.
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
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Nice observation of Photinus collustrans, aka “Florida fishhook”! Photinus tanytoxus is very similar, but displays later in the evening and and the yellow border on the elytra is not continuous.