Observation: Photinus knulli

Observation: Photinus knulli

Primary Observer:

Rachel Laura

Event Date:

2024-07-22

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Undisclosed

Province/State:

Arizona

Event Date:

2024-07-22

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

19:44

End Time:

21:01

Number of Observers:

7

Primary Observer:

Rachel Laura

Additional Observers:

Jessica, Karen H. Patty, Cass. Kathy, Julius Schlosburg

target_species_genus:

bicellonycha

target_species_species:

wickershamorum

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

50-100

Habitat Type:

Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream

Habitat Type Notes:

 

Elevation (meters):

1219

Area Searched (hectares):

1.5

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: 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

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

With Flash Data

Number Observed:

2-10

genus:

photinus

Species:

knulli

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

20:30

Last Flash Time:

20:56

First Flash Temp (F):

75.8

Last Flash Temp (F):

72.7

Flashes in Pattern:

3

Flash Color:

Unknown

Flash Pattern Period:

6

Flash Duration:

<1

Flash Interval:

5

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)

Flash Location:

In and adjacent to riparian area

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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