Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Annette Vallieres
Event Date:
2026-06-09
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Vermont
Event Date:
2026-06-09
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
22:00
End Time:
22:55
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Annette Vallieres
Additional Observers:
Na
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
I made firefly sanctuaries last summer and made sure they were left alone.
Elevation (meters):
200
Area Searched (hectares):
1.5 an acre
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
I keep the back yard very dark. Except for the road vehicles passing by the front yard is fairly dark too. The fireflies tend to cross to the river at dark and then make their way back behind the house.
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
I keep the back yard very dark. Except for the road vehicles passing by the front yard is fairly dark too. The fireflies tend to cross to the river at dark and then make their way back behind the house.
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:
Very active around ten pm
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Very active and bright so far
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:03
Last Flash Time:
23:03
First Flash Temp (F):
69
Last Flash Temp (F):
82
Flashes in Pattern:
2
Flash Color:
White
Flash Pattern Period:
2
Flash Duration:
15
Flash Interval:
10
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Along the tree line
Male Flash Behavior:
Very bright this year
Female Flash Behavior:
Unsure
