Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Isabella
Event Date:
2026-06-27
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Unknown
Event Date:
2026-06-27
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:30
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Isabella
Additional Observers:
NA
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
There was a small park and small pond nearby but was mostly woods behind
Elevation (meters):
12
Area Searched (hectares):
Woods behind park
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
NA
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
NA
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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
There were lots but they were all very very high up in the trees, I’m not sure if this is normal or not but it might be helpful. They seemed to flash rapidly as well.
Specimen Voucher Number:
3026605393
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:30
Last Flash Time:
22:00
First Flash Temp (F):
70
Last Flash Temp (F):
71
Flashes in Pattern:
2
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
4
Flash Duration:
5
Flash Interval:
2
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Up far in the trees
Male Flash Behavior:
They all seemed different, there seemed to be many different species in one place at once.
Female Flash Behavior:
There were also many species so I’m unsure
