Observation: Photuris versicolor
Primary Observer:
Peggy Butler
Event Date:
2026-06-08
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Pennsylvania
Event Date:
2026-06-08
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
21:50
End Time:
22:45
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Peggy Butler
Additional Observers:
Ken
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
carolinus
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
predominantly meadow with tall trees on the perimeters on the hillsides surrounding the farm
Elevation (meters):
361.49
Area Searched (hectares):
2
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:
photuris
Species:
versicolor
Observation Notes:
Many more ffs tonight. Again we saw different flash patterns of Photuris including 3 flashes, slow glows and streaking glows.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:50
Last Flash Time:
22:45
First Flash Temp (F):
71
Last Flash Temp (F):
68
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
4-5
Flash Duration:
1-2 seconds
Flash Interval:
2-3 seconds
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
flying above the hayfield
