Observation: Photinus corruscus
Primary Observer:
Cai
Event Date:
2026-06-17
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
GLSP ~ Pan traps around water tower Access
Province/State:
New York
Event Date:
2026-06-17
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
11:22
End Time:
11:22
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Cai
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Temperate broadleaf forest. primarily Oak, Ash, Beach, Hemlock
Elevation (meters):
462.87
Area Searched (hectares):
.94h
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:
During the day, the park is busy with Cars; the park closes at 8:00 PM, so there is relatively no light besides a few lights on the main beach.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photinus
Species:
corruscus
Observation Notes:
14 mm Length. Filiform Antennae ~ 11 segments. hind leg tarssi 4 (pictured). Vibrant color hidden on the underside of the pronutom. No obvious lantern – all abdominal segments are dark. Has full wings and solid black elytra. Is most likely male. (I am not confident in the dissection yet; however, it is pinned and will hopefully preserve well.)
All specimens are documented on my iNaturalist. ~ handlebarjim
