Observation: Photinus corruscus

Observation: Photinus corruscus

Primary Observer:

Richard Joyce

Event Date:

2023-12-09

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Wildwood Conservation Area, Amherst

Province/State:

Massachusetts

Event Date:

2023-12-09

Time of Day:

Day-Time

Start Time:

15:01

End Time:

15:01

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Richard Joyce

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Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

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

Habitat Type Notes:

Hardwood forest with oak, hickory, birch and Populus.

Elevation (meters):

105

Area Searched (hectares):

 

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Observation

Observation Type:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

1

Genus:

Photinus

Species:

corruscus

Observation Notes:

Body length was about 12-13 mm.

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