Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Ross Patterson
Event Date:
2026-06-29
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Patterson Home
Province/State:
Pennsylvania
Event Date:
2026-06-29
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
19:55
End Time:
19:55
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Ross Patterson
Additional Observers:
Mary Patterson
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
pyralis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Native garden area in our yard
Elevation (meters):
492
Area Searched (hectares):
did not search
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
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:
It was still daylight so artificial light was not a factor
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
crawling on a plant during daylight
