Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Jill Gorman
Event Date:
2026-07-01
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2026-07-01
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
22:10
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Jill Gorman
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
1337
Area Searched (hectares):
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): Yes
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:
11-50
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Photographed on 5 mm grid. Flash photo includes 47 stacked photos taken over 50 minutes
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:26
Last Flash Time:
22:20
First Flash Temp (F):
82
Last Flash Temp (F):
80
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Orange
Flash Pattern Period:
8
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
8
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashing in the middle of our yard.
