Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
mia walters
Event Date:
2026-05-18
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Texas
Event Date:
2026-05-18
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
00:05
End Time:
00:11
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
mia walters
Additional Observers:
NA
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:
Ferns, hydrangeas, and other shady plants.
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 have small solar lights that are ball shaped in my flower bed as well.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
I saw one, single firefly flying around my backyard solar lights and flashing! I watched it for about 5 minutes and then he was gone, but then I saw one during the day about a week later which I also documented here.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
00:05
Last Flash Time:
00:10
First Flash Temp (F):
warm
Last Flash Temp (F):
warm
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
seconds
Flash Duration:
seconds
Flash Interval:
seconds
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashes were in my small flower bed in my backyard. He was flying around my solar lights which are small balls.
