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Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Me
Event Date:
2025-07-25
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Back
Province/State:
Rhode Island
Event Date:
2025-07-25
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:31
End Time:
20:32
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Me
Additional Observers:
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:
Elevation (meters):
3
Area Searched (hectares):
1
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): Yes
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:
1
Genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:31
Last Flash Time:
20:32
First Flash Temp (F):
87
Last Flash Temp (F):
87
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Over wild growth
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
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Thanks for submitting this firefly report! The yellow flash color and the early evening display time (~20 minutes after sunset) suggest that this firefly was in the genus Photinus, but it is hard to confirm without a photo of the firefly.