Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2025-06-18
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2025-06-18
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:11
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
12
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Additional Observers:
Reagan. Anna, Linda, Devin, Meg, Alex Anne, etc.
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
237
Area Searched (hectares):
4
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Reagan's voice recording 6. There were multiple individuals in this recording. All had similar flash patterns , so I summarized them here.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:45
Last Flash Time:
21:49
First Flash Temp (F):
76
Last Flash Temp (F):
76
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
6.25
Flash Duration:
0.25
Flash Interval:
6
Male Height Zone:
Flash Location:
Flashing low in the tree line, about mid height. White flashes.
Male Flash Behavior:
3 flashes, all about 5 seconds apart.
New bug: 5 flashes, all about 5-7 seconds apart.
New bug: 4 flashes, 1-3 are about 4-5 seconds apart, flashes 3-4 are about 9 seconds apart,
New bug: 4 flashes, low treeline white flashes, all 5-6 seconds apart.
New bug: 7 flashes all about 6.5-7 seconds apart.
New bug: 5 flashes, all about 5-7 seconds apart.
New bug: 4 flashes, 1-3 are about 4-5 seconds apart, flashes 3-4 are about 9 seconds apart,
New bug: 4 flashes, low treeline white flashes, all 5-6 seconds apart.
New bug: 7 flashes all about 6.5-7 seconds apart.
