Observation: Photuris lloydi
Primary Observer:
Ellie Shultz
Event Date:
2026-05-10
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Florida
Event Date:
2026-05-10
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:00
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Ellie Shultz
Additional Observers:
Zak Cole
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
15
Area Searched (hectares):
3
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): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Occasional vehicles driving on the road next to the marsh where we saw the fireflies
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
photuris
Species:
lloydi
Observation Notes:
It was hard to tell because fireflies weren't our only focus. There might have been more than 50 if we'd spent more time looking.
We did see one change its flash as it descended into a bush. Then a longer glow was emitted from the bush. We assumed it was mating but weren't able to get close enough to see.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:00
Last Flash Time:
22:00
First Flash Temp (F):
Maybe 80F? I forgot to check
Last Flash Temp (F):
Maybe 80F? I forgot to check
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
4-5 seconds
Flash Duration:
.1
Flash Interval:
4-5 seconds
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flying over the marsh and occasionally over or next to the trail that intersected the marsh.
