Observation: Photinus carolinus
Primary Observer:
Stephen Erlandson
Event Date:
2026-06-11
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
North Carolina
Event Date:
2026-06-11
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:45
End Time:
23:00
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Stephen Erlandson
Additional Observers:
Ben
target_species_genus:
phausis
target_species_species:
reticulata
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
oakes maples and shrubbery near streams and seeps
Elevation (meters):
1200
Area Searched (hectares):
1
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): Yes
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:
none no cars
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
photinus
Species:
carolinus
Observation Notes:
in woods near water or wet areas very active
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:00
Last Flash Time:
23:02
First Flash Temp (F):
73
Last Flash Temp (F):
73
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
4-7
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
various
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
near wet areas under trees
Male Flash Behavior:
4-7 in synchrony after 3 flash
