Observation: Photinus
Primary Observer:
Dave Webb
Event Date:
2026-08-13
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Cowenton Ridge Park
Province/State:
Maryland
Event Date:
2026-08-13
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
11:25
End Time:
11:45
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Dave Webb
Additional Observers:
NA
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Easy walk on paved trail through hardwood forest located in suburban park. Dominant tree species included Quercus, Liriodendron tulipifera and Ilex opaca.
Elevation (meters):
37
Area Searched (hectares):
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:
Diurnal sighting. No additional necessary.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photinus
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
12 mm. Found crawling on forest floor
