Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Marc

Event Date:

2026-07-14

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

6354 M3 Lane

Province/State:

Michigan

Event Date:

2026-07-14

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

23:00

End Time:

 

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

Marc

Additional Observers:

Tracey

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Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story

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Elevation (meters):

681

Area Searched (hectares):

 

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Rural residential. Not much light. Saw fireflies regularly over june and july

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

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Without Flash Data

Number Observed:

11-50

genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

High in trees for most part. Flying towards other fireflies lighting up

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Flash Behavior

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Male Height Zone:

High (over 8 ft)

Flash Location:

Mostly up high in trees/hardwoods

Male Flash Behavior:

Saw flashes while flying moving towards stationary flashes

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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