Observation: Photinus carolinus
Primary Observer:
Firehawk
Event Date:
2026-06-09
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
New York
Event Date:
2026-06-09
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:06
End Time:
23:15
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Firehawk
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Forested Wetland - Swamp, cedar bog, mangrove
Habitat Type Notes:
50 acres of forested wetland behind apartment complex
Elevation (meters):
206
Area Searched (hectares):
.404
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
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:
Porch light was on for approximately 30 minutes
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
carolinus
Observation Notes:
Species was a guess as they were to far away for confirmed i.d.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:05
Last Flash Time:
23:15
First Flash Temp (F):
71
Last Flash Temp (F):
71
Flashes in Pattern:
2
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
2
Flash Interval:
5
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Forested wetland
