Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Crystal Stinson
Event Date:
2026-06-20
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Saskatchewan
Event Date:
2026-06-20
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
21:00
End Time:
21:15
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Crystal Stinson
Additional Observers:
Paul Stinson
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Small backyard mowed lawn on an acreage on the edge a valley, with natural grasslands, shrubbery and some trees, next to a reservoir and surrounded by farmland
Elevation (meters):
570
Area Searched (hectares):
1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Daylight
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Daylight
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
The firefly was observed during overcast daylight conditions. It repeatedly crawled up short mown grass stalks attempting to fly away, allowing observation and photos before it successfully flew away.
