Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Laurie Angus
Event Date:
2026-07-23
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
New York
Event Date:
2026-07-23
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:40
End Time:
20:55
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Laurie Angus
Additional Observers:
N/A
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
pyralis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Habitat transition--small grassy backyard borders dense shrubs and woods--small creek runs through the woods
Elevation (meters):
60.96
Area Searched (hectares):
.20234
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
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:
20:55
First Flash Temp (F):
70
Last Flash Temp (F):
70
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
6-7
Flash Duration:
brief--less than a second
Flash Interval:
5-6
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Grass, bushes, woods--from approx. 1 ft above ground to almost tops of trees
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
1 female in grass---flashed once approx. every 10 seconds
