Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Eva Alexander
Event Date:
2026-07-27
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Waveny Park
Province/State:
Connecticut
Event Date:
2026-07-27
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:18
End Time:
21:40
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Eva Alexander
Additional Observers:
Eva Alexander, Sloan Alexander
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:
Elevation (meters):
90
Area Searched (hectares):
.202
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
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): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:18
Last Flash Time:
21:40
First Flash Temp (F):
74
Last Flash Temp (F):
74
Flashes in Pattern:
3
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
9.8
Flash Duration:
.6
Flash Interval:
4
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashes are about 5 ft high across the open meadow concentrated mainly under tall trees and at the edge of the brush
