Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Steve Tennant
Event Date:
2026-06-27
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Province/State:
Ontario
Event Date:
2026-06-27
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:47
End Time:
21:50
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Steve Tennant
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Near a creek, fireflies were around an area that is being revitalized with younger trees and wild bushes.
Elevation (meters):
100
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
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:
Walking trail lights (LEDs)
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
A cloud of several fireflies were observed around an area with young trees and bushes, not far from a creek.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:47
Last Flash Time:
21:50
First Flash Temp (F):
70
Last Flash Temp (F):
70
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
5
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
At about waist to shoulder height, near some young trees and bushes.
