Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Mary Patterson
Event Date:
2026-06-30
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Mill Creek Falls Nature Preserve #1
Province/State:
Pennsylvania
Event Date:
2026-06-30
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
20:20
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Mary Patterson
Additional Observers:
Ross Patterson
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
112
Area Searched (hectares):
2
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:
very remote area
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:30
Last Flash Time:
22:00
First Flash Temp (F):
77
Last Flash Temp (F):
79
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
6
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
5
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
on trail
did not record time on this so it is estimated
