Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Steve Thompson
Event Date:
2026-06-05
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Oklahoma
Event Date:
2026-06-05
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:15
End Time:
21:30
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Steve Thompson
Additional Observers:
NA
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Tree of heaven, burr oak, pecan, hackberry, apple, mulberry trees. Bermuda/fescue/buffalograss mix, Jerusalem artichoke, Maximilians sunflower, tomato, milkweed. Fireflies first found on strawberry.
Elevation (meters):
410
Area Searched (hectares):
0.4
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Initially saw individuals flashing on vegetation (strawberries), then in flight. 1 flash every 3-4 seconds.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:15
Last Flash Time:
21:30
First Flash Temp (F):
76
Last Flash Temp (F):
76
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
3-4 seconds
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
3-4
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
On vegetation and in flight over low vegetation
Male Flash Behavior:
Level or ascending flight when flashing
Female Flash Behavior:
None observed
