Observation: Photinus faculus

Observation: Photinus faculus

Primary Observer:

Candace Fallon

Event Date:

2025-06-30

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Jacks Creek Campground

Province/State:

Idaho

Event Date:

2025-06-30

Time of Day:

Day-Time

Start Time:

21:07

End Time:

21:10

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

Candace Fallon

Additional Observers:

Emilie Blevins

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Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream

Habitat Type Notes:

Riparian area where river delta meets large reservoir along the Snake River. Streamside plants included narrowleaf willow, pepperweed, and Russian olive.

Elevation (meters):

751

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Observation

Observation Type:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

Photinus

Species:

faculus

Observation Notes:

Mating pair observed on pepperweed.

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