Observation: Photinus irroratus

Observation: Photinus irroratus

Primary Observer:

Saff Killingsworth

Event Date:

2026-06-12

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Un-named spring ~ 5 mi S of Alpine

Province/State:

Arizona

Event Date:

2026-06-12

Time of Day:

Day-Time

Start Time:

09:30

End Time:

10:40

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Saff Killingsworth

Additional Observers:

NA

target_species_genus:

photinus

target_species_species:

alexanderi

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream

Habitat Type Notes:

Spring fed wet meadow and small marsh dominated by Typha, Carex, and rushes. At the edge of the wetland is Alnus, Pinus ponderosa. Also surveyed on the east side of the road where habitat includes a small, slow moving stream with same dominant vegetation.

Elevation (meters):

2442

Area Searched (hectares):

0.25

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Observation

Observation Type:

Without Flash Data

Number Observed:

2-10

genus:

photinus

Species:

irroratus

Observation Notes:

Perched atop Carex at stream edge.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Xer_Col_12Jun26_01_P.i.

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