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Observation: Photuris
Primary Observer:
Candace Fallon
Event Date:
2022-06-04
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Valley View Hot Springs - Waterfall Pond
Province/State:
Colorado
Event Date:
2022-06-04
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:45
End Time:
21:18
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Candace Fallon
Additional Observers:
Corey Schuster
Target Species Genus:
Photuris
Target Species Species:
missouriensis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Open freshwater spring complex on otherwise arid forested mountainside.
Elevation (meters):
2651
Area Searched (hectares):
.01
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
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): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:36
Last Flash Time:
21:18
First Flash Temp (F):
65
Last Flash Temp (F):
61
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
3
Flash Duration:
<1
Flash Interval:
3
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Fireflies initially flashed from ground or low vegetation but over time moved up to approx. 3 feet above the ground with some eventually going up to the trees.
Male Flash Behavior:
A single quick flash given in flight or while crawling on the ground/vegetation. There did not appear to be a break in flash pattern - flashing appeared continuous every 3 seconds or so.
