Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Mieren Brown
Event Date:
2026-06-18
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
366 West Prospect Ave
Province/State:
New Jersey
Event Date:
2026-06-18
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
18:40
End Time:
18:50
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Mieren Brown
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Forested Wetland - Swamp, cedar bog, mangrove
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
18
Area Searched (hectares):
0.5
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:
It was late day time. So, no artificial lights were being used at the time of the sighting.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Staying still on a housing wall outside. But is alive, moved with pushed slightly. No flashing. Appears to be a Common Eastern Firefly.
Specimen Voucher Number:
1
