Observation: Photuris pensylvanica
Primary Observer:
Stephen Erlandson
Event Date:
2026-05-31
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
North Carolina
Event Date:
2026-05-31
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:00
End Time:
22:10
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Stephen Erlandson
Additional Observers:
noname
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
1143
Area Searched (hectares):
1
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:
security lights at Lodge have been turned off
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
photuris
Species:
pensylvanica
Observation Notes:
cool and not flashing
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:45
Last Flash Time:
22:00
First Flash Temp (F):
58
Last Flash Temp (F):
57
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Unknown
Flash Pattern Period:
weak
Flash Duration:
weak
Flash Interval:
slow
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
sitting on top of broom straw sedge
Male Flash Behavior:
poorly seen
Female Flash Behavior:
poorly seen
