Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Betty
Event Date:
2026-06-11
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Marietta
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2026-06-11
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:30
End Time:
22:31
Number of Observers:
N/A
Primary Observer:
Betty
Additional Observers:
N/A
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
pyralis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
344
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Street Lights: Yes
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:
19:57
Last Flash Time:
21:58
First Flash Temp (F):
90
Last Flash Temp (F):
N/A
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
0.5
Flash Duration:
0.5
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
N/A
Male Flash Behavior:
N/A
Female Flash Behavior:
N/A
