Observation: Photuris
Primary Observer:
Katie Hietala-Henschell
Event Date:
2022-06-20
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Grafton Lakes State Park
Province/State:
New York
Event Date:
2022-06-20
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:02
End Time:
21:38
Number of Observers:
4
Primary Observer:
Katie Hietala-Henschell
Additional Observers:
Erin White, Matt Schlesinger, Ashley Ballou
Target Species Genus:
unknown
Target Species Species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Surveyed in a gap in the forest. Mixed forest with spruce component and shrubs. Blueberry bushes nearby.
Elevation (meters):
430
Area Searched (hectares):
0.5
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:
Site was about 0.25 mile hike in from the road.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
2022-02
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:02
Last Flash Time:
21:38
First Flash Temp (F):
64
Last Flash Temp (F):
58
Flashes in Pattern:
2
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
10
Flash Duration:
2
Flash Interval:
3
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flash pattern: 2 flashes per 10 seconds
Flash color: yellow-green
Flash duration: 2-3 seconds
Shorter flashes were more dominant earlier in the survey. Later in the survey, longer flashes became more dominant.
