Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Nathaniel Lawson
Event Date:
2026-07-02
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Indiana
Event Date:
2026-07-02
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:20
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Nathaniel Lawson
Additional Observers:
NA
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Dominant plant species are mulberry trees, Amur honeysuckle, hostas, and a variety of mature or semi mature maple trees.
Elevation (meters):
219m above sea level
Area Searched (hectares):
2
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Approximately 27 external light sources from homes or security lamps. Most light fixtures remained free of firefly activity during observed time, specimens tended to avoid bright lights and stay in groups of a dozen or more in shadowed or dimly light areas.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Noted specimens were gathering in groups under shrubs and large bushes, with an exception to some congregating near large mature maple trees. Approximately a dozen or more were found in a mowed grassy area.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:20
Last Flash Time:
22:30
First Flash Temp (F):
84
Last Flash Temp (F):
84
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
5
Flash Duration:
0.5
Flash Interval:
2
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Approximately 3-5 feet above ground, residing primarily in shadowed areas or areas with low light pollution. Observed within the grassy “round about” of the neighborhood, as well as in the hedge bushes and the mowed, grass areas.
Male Flash Behavior:
Flashing for a brief, less than one full second glow, waiting a few moments, then flashing again. Rhythm was steady and appeared “unhurried”.
Female Flash Behavior:
NA, unsure of differences between the male and female flash patterns.
