Observation: Pyractomena angulata
Primary Observer:
Trisha
Event Date:
2026-07-06
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
New York
Event Date:
2026-07-06
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
13:00
End Time:
13:10
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Trisha
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
100-250
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Elevation (meters):
320
Area Searched (hectares):
1
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Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
pyractomena
Species:
angulata
Observation Notes:
2 fireflies on a plant stem in stacked formation
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Thanks for submitting this firefly observation! Based on the broad body shape and the wide yellow outer margins on the elytra (front wings), these appear to be Pyractomena angulata, also known as candle fireflies or Say’s firefly. The flash pattern is an orangish flicker.