Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Terry Grant
Event Date:
2026-07-09
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
The Death Star Cantina
Province/State:
Connecticut
Event Date:
2026-07-09
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:33
End Time:
23:15
Number of Observers:
3
Primary Observer:
Terry Grant
Additional Observers:
Addy Grant, Audrey Grant, Brayden Rucki
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
100-250
Habitat Type:
Forested Wetland - Swamp, cedar bog, mangrove
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
100
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
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
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:
50+
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:40
Last Flash Time:
23:15
First Flash Temp (F):
75
Last Flash Temp (F):
73
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
10
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
10
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Ground level to tree height
