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Observation: Photuris
Primary Observer:
Meghan R Kunkel
Event Date:
2025-07-26
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Black star ranch
Province/State:
Florida
Event Date:
2025-07-26
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
22:21
End Time:
22:21
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Meghan R Kunkel
Additional Observers:
Jacob kunkel
Target Species Genus:
Target Species Species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
We live in a very quiet large oaks but lots of open pasture. We have kept our land natural and never use chemicals. Only mow every 3 months, We have a water pond and butterfly gardens of florida native plants. Milkweed
Elevation (meters):
10
Area Searched (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): 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:
We keep our 15 acres dark no outside light.at night just our TV was on in a window.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
1
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
I have no clue what type i saw but I chose the first option on each one so it would allow me to submit my info. All other info is accurate.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:21
Last Flash Time:
22:21
First Flash Temp (F):
82
Last Flash Temp (F):
82
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
15
Flash Duration:
15
Flash Interval:
15
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
It is outside our 2nd story window
Male Flash Behavior:
Fast non stop flashes for 15 seconds
Female Flash Behavior:
N/A
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Thanks for submitting this firefly observation! Based on your description of the flash behavior, the color of the flash (green), and the time of display (later in the evening), my guess is that this was a firefly in the genus Photuris. There are 20 named species of Photuris in Florida, and many require careful observations of the flash behavior for identification.
Sounds like you maintain lovely habitat for fireflies!