Observation: Photinus consanguineus

Observation: Photinus consanguineus

Primary Observer:

Donna

Event Date:

2026-07-03

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Backyard

Province/State:

Massachusetts

Event Date:

2026-07-03

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

22:30

End Time:

22:31

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Donna

Additional Observers:

Na

target_species_genus:

 

target_species_species:

 

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

 

Elevation (meters):

10

Area Searched (hectares):

 

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: 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

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

With Flash Data

Number Observed:

2-10

genus:

photinus

Species:

consanguineus

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

22:30

Last Flash Time:

22:31

First Flash Temp (F):

83

Last Flash Temp (F):

83

Flashes in Pattern:

2

Flash Color:

White

Flash Pattern Period:

1

Flash Duration:

1

Flash Interval:

5

Male Height Zone:

Low (0-3 ft)

Flash Location:

Low shrubs

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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