Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Eva Alexander
Event Date:
2026-07-13
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Waveny Park
Province/State:
Connecticut
Event Date:
2026-07-13
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:48
End Time:
21:00
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Eva Alexander
Additional Observers:
Eva Alexander and Lia Lavin
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Hillside by a mansion in a public park.
Elevation (meters):
90
Area Searched (hectares):
.101171
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): Yes
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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Most of the fireflies were very low to the ground (1-2ft), and concentrated under a large oak tree.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:15
Last Flash Time:
21:20
First Flash Temp (F):
74
Last Flash Temp (F):
74
Flashes in Pattern:
2
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
5
Flash Duration:
.4
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Most of the fireflies were very low to the ground (1-2ft), and concentrated under a large oak tree and moving up in a J like motion.
