Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Elizabeth Willingham
Event Date:
2026-06-06
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2026-06-06
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:45
End Time:
22:20
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Elizabeth Willingham
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
289.56
Area Searched (hectares):
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:
11-50
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:45
Last Flash Time:
22:20
First Flash Temp (F):
76
Last Flash Temp (F):
74
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
2
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
High above grass and low shrubs
