Observation: Photuris
Primary Observer:
Beth Ozbun
Event Date:
2026-02-16
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
IRWP
Province/State:
Arkansas
Event Date:
2026-02-16
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
16:00
End Time:
17:00
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Beth Ozbun
Additional Observers:
Me
target_species_genus:
pyractomena
target_species_species:
borealis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
1137
Area Searched (hectares):
.2
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): No
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:
Daytime
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
I found this on a log I rolled over. Is it a firefly larvae?
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Status Changes
| DATE | USER | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-16 22:36:55 | ELIZABETH OZBUN | ->unreviewed |
| 2026-03-31 15:12:11 | Richard Joyce | unreviewed->verified |
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Nice observation of a Photuris firefly larva! Pyractomena larvae have a more tapered shape (almost like an elongated diamond), while Photuris are more oval in shape.