Observation: Photinus consanguineus
Primary Observer:
Gini Bell
Event Date:
2026-05-29
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
North Carolina
Event Date:
2026-05-29
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:33
End Time:
21:02
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Gini Bell
Additional Observers:
Annabell Picker, Max Picker
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:
Mostly in meadows within young growth forests with pine, tulip poplar, gum, willow oak
Elevation (meters):
143.3
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:
no artificial light, but was shortly after sunset and it was still light outside
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
photinus
Species:
consanguineus
Observation Notes:
not sure about the species at all...
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:33
Last Flash Time:
21:02
First Flash Temp (F):
73
Last Flash Temp (F):
72
Flashes in Pattern:
2
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
5
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
close to the ground (8ft and under) after sunset and before dark, quit by about 30 minutes after dark. Mostly seen in the woods around the yard, with some over mowed yard, and more found over un-mowed meadow
Male Flash Behavior:
flashed even after caught
