Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Mia Walters
Event Date:
2026-05-25
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Texas
Event Date:
2026-05-25
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
14:00
End Time:
14:10
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Mia Walters
Additional Observers:
Today I had at least 1, but I think 2, fireflies in my backyard in the middle of the day! One landed on my hand and I watched him fly around my yard for a few minutes. Then another, may have been the same but it looked different to me, flew around me a few minutes later. This is about a week or two after I saw a firefly in my backyard at midnight and he was lighting up! I am very excited. haha
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
190
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Solar lights
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Solar lights
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
I also have small solar lights in my flower bed that look like little balls. I have been curious if that is what attracted the fireflies here.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
I saw at least one firefly today during the day! It landed on me and I watched him fly around my yard. He was about an inch long.
