Observation: Photinus macdermotti
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:
macdermotti
Observation Notes:
not sure about the species. 1 cm body length
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:33
Last Flash Time:
21:02
First Flash Temp (F):
74
Last Flash Temp (F):
72
Flashes in Pattern:
2
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
7
Flash Duration:
.75
Flash Interval:
2
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
mostly in the woods (mixed hardwood pine forest) a few feet off the ground
