Observation: Photinus lineellus
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2026-04-13
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Paurotis Pond Parking Area: Everglades National Park
Province/State:
Florida
Event Date:
2026-04-13
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:13
End Time:
20:57
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
Kevin Burls
target_species_genus:
micronaspis
target_species_species:
floridana
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Forested Wetland - Swamp, cedar bog, mangrove
Habitat Type Notes:
Habitats at the survey site included both mangrove swamp lining Paurotis Pond (dominated by red mangrove) and more upland vegetation on the opposite side of the parking lot, including Gumbo limbo (Bursera simaruba), Everglades palm (Acoelorraphe wrightii), cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto). In the Florida cooperative land cover map (version 4), habitats include mangrove swamp, Glades Marsh, and South Florida Bayhead.
Elevation (meters):
1
Area Searched (hectares):
0.41
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): 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:
The only artificial light was sky glow from urban areas outside the park.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
lineellus
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:35
Last Flash Time:
20:57
First Flash Temp (F):
71
Last Flash Temp (F):
71
Flashes in Pattern:
3
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
1-3
Flash Duration:
Not recorded
Flash Interval:
Not recorded
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Over the mowed grass and along the mangrove-lined edge of Paurotis Pond.
Male Flash Behavior:
The captured individual had been emitting mix of single flashes and triple flashes in flight. The single flashes had flash pattern periods of 1-3 seconds.
Female Flash Behavior:
Not observed.
