Observation: Photuris
Primary Observer:
Yuanwu Wang
Event Date:
2026-06-24
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Jewell Prairie
Province/State:
Iowa
Event Date:
2026-06-24
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:00
End Time:
23:00
Number of Observers:
4
Primary Observer:
Yuanwu Wang
Additional Observers:
Casey Kong, Enya Wallace, Ava Johnson.
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:
Restored prairie near a part of Upper Iowa River.
Elevation (meters):
268
Area Searched (hectares):
5
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
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:
Occasional pass by cars from the nearby highway. Light of the nearby warehouse.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
About 15mm. Habitat and behavior similar to the last recording.
Specimen Voucher Number:
1
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:10
Last Flash Time:
23:00
First Flash Temp (F):
71
Last Flash Temp (F):
65.5
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
Around 2s
Flash Duration:
Around 0.1-0.2s
Flash Interval:
Around 1.7s
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Similar to previous recording of the single, quick flashing Photuris found in this site on June 4th 2026.
Male Flash Behavior:
Similar to previous recording of the single, quick flashing Photuris found in this site on June 4th 2026.
