Observation: Photinus consimilis
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:
photinus
Species:
consimilis
Observation Notes:
We didn't notice as many of these as we did of the other species (likely Photuris lloydi) on this night.
Unfortunately, we didn't catch and photograph this species.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:00
Last Flash Time:
22:00
First Flash Temp (F):
80F? Forgot to check
Last Flash Temp (F):
80F? Forgot to check
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Orange
Flash Pattern Period:
too long to tell
Flash Duration:
extremely fast
Flash Interval:
extremely short
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Over the marsh and occasionally over and next to the trail
Male Flash Behavior:
A few times, we saw the fast burst of flashes as the firefly rapidly descended toward the marshy ground. We weren't able to see more flashing to know if it had found a mate, but we assumed that was the intent with the rapid downward flight.
