Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Becca Bornstein
Event Date:
2026-06-26
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Oklahoma
Event Date:
2026-06-26
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:30
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
3
Primary Observer:
Becca Bornstein
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Wooded, undeveloped patch on south side of the street from very developed neighborhood of single family homes with bermuda grass lawns and limited plantings. Mix of tree types including hackberry and elm.
Elevation (meters):
388
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Some light from houses behind us, streetlights on either side of the wooded section casting light. Periodic bright light from car headlights passing along the street.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Seen flashing in trees at multiple heights, including up to tree tops.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:30
Last Flash Time:
22:00
First Flash Temp (F):
83
Last Flash Temp (F):
81
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
5+
Flash Duration:
.5
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
In treetops primarily but also seen flying around at standing adult height
Male Flash Behavior:
Males flying around in trees emitting yellow-green flashes, flashing roughly every second. Flash sequences ranging from 3-10+ flashes at a time when an individual could be observed, although it was often hard to differentiate one male flashing multiple times from multiple males flashing.
