Observation: Photinus pyralis

Observation: Photinus pyralis

Primary Observer:

Valerie Malaney

Event Date:

2022-07-04

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

SEMich

Province/State:

Michigan

Event Date:

2022-07-04

Time of Day:

Day-Time

Start Time:

12:08

End Time:

12:44

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Valerie Malaney

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Target Species Genus:

Photinus

Target Species Species:

pyralis

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

25-50

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

Residential House, but with Native Garden beds.

Elevation (meters):

286

Area Searched (hectares):

 

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Observation

Observation Type:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

1

Genus:

Photinus

Species:

pyralis

Observation Notes:

Licking Aphid dew from leaves of Heliopsis helianthoides midday.

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