Observation: Phausis reticulata
Primary Observer:
Heather Guibault
Event Date:
2026-06-30
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
North Carolina
Event Date:
2026-06-30
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:45
End Time:
22:35
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Heather Guibault
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
phausis
target_species_species:
reticulata
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
Unknown
Area Searched (hectares):
0
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): 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:
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
phausis
Species:
reticulata
Observation Notes:
I did not think I had successfully gotten a video, but after getting home and going through all of my photos, I found 2 that may be worthwhile to look at. This one was edited until I was able to get the firefly to look like the color I saw. I have the unedited video, but this was really interesting to watch! There is a blue light from the WiFi, but you can clearly see the firefly, and then what looks like a second one at the end that looks either blue or bigger and brighter.
