Observation: Photuris versicolor
Primary Observer:
Peggy Butler
Event Date:
2026-06-03
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Pennsylvania
Event Date:
2026-06-03
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:10
End Time:
22:15
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Peggy Butler
Additional Observers:
Ken
target_species_genus:
pyractomena
target_species_species:
borealis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Backyard, grass, blueberry bushes, apples trees
Elevation (meters):
361.49
Area Searched (hectares):
<.5
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): No
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photuris
Species:
versicolor
Observation Notes:
one flying over our head on the backyard deck
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:55
Last Flash Time:
22:00
First Flash Temp (F):
60
Last Flash Temp (F):
60
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1-2 secondes
Flash Interval:
2-3 seconds
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flying over the open lawn next to the house
