Observation: Photinus corruscus
Primary Observer:
Ryan Kuesel
Event Date:
2026-03-09
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Brown Bridge at Beitner Park
Province/State:
Michigan
Event Date:
2026-03-09
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
15:30
End Time:
16:30
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Ryan Kuesel
Additional Observers:
NA
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Wet, sandy forest near the Boardman River. The forest is mostly white cedar, white pine, aspen, and white oak.
Elevation (meters):
205
Area Searched (hectares):
0.75
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Specimen was found during the daytime
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Specimen was found during the daytime
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:
Specimen was found during the daytime.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photinus
Species:
corruscus
Observation Notes:
Slow moving firefly on a wood bench on a warm winter day. I didn't have a ruler but I estimate its body length to be 1.6cm.
