Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Gene
Event Date:
2025-06-12
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Texas
Event Date:
2025-06-12
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:41
End Time:
21:31
Number of Observers:
62
Primary Observer:
Gene
Additional Observers:
Gene, Brenda
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Bermuda grass dominate, trees of multiple species and box wood bushes.
Elevation (meters):
604 ft
Area Searched (hectares):
0.4047
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:
None
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
flashing moving though out the area final destination is thick tree line.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:45
Last Flash Time:
21:38
First Flash Temp (F):
76
Last Flash Temp (F):
76
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
20
Flash Duration:
5
Flash Interval:
20
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
around shrubbery, trees and open grassy areas.
Male Flash Behavior:
flash in intervals on and off.
