Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Joe McHugh
Event Date:
2026-06-23
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Fire Island Lighthouse
Province/State:
New York
Event Date:
2026-06-23
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
21:30
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Joe McHugh
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Shrub/Scrub - Arid, shrubs present and abundant
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
2
Area Searched (hectares):
1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Lighthouse
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Lighthouse
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:
I'm guessing as to type I saw, only because it's a required field.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:50
Last Flash Time:
21:20
First Flash Temp (F):
72
Last Flash Temp (F):
70
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
10
Flash Duration:
0.5
Flash Interval:
9.5
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
all over
