Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Theo Maier
Event Date:
2026-07-20
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Nebraska
Event Date:
2026-07-20
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
20:15
End Time:
08:20
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Theo Maier
Additional Observers:
Sidney Engelman
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Suburban area. Tickseed, mint plant, zinnias, spiked speedwells, african marigolds, and milkweed are immediately nearby. The neighboring houses have lots and lots of flowering plants like hostas, russian sage, cannas, and daylilies.
Elevation (meters):
369
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Artificial Light Types
Artificial Light Notes:
It was still daytime, so there was no artificial light at the time. At night, there are streetlights around 50 ft away.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
I selected non-flashing as it was daytime. Firefly was around 1/2 in-3/4in long. It was resting on a zinnia leaf, I suspect it was cooling off and taking in the shade given by upper leaves.
