Observation: Photuris lucicrescens
Primary Observer:
Pam Morgan
Event Date:
2024-07-11
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Coler Firefly Sanctuary - Applegate Trail
Province/State:
Arkansas
Event Date:
2024-07-11
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:10
End Time:
21:32
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Pam Morgan
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
Photinus
Target Species Species:
tenuicinctus
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Tall trees and understory trees in the woodland bordering the paved greenway. Tall grass in between the woods and the greenway, with a strip of mowed grass about 6 feet wide on both sides of the greenway.
Elevation (meters):
352
Area Searched (hectares):
1
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): Yes
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:
There is some sky glow along the greenway. However, in the woods the dense tree cover makes it very dark. The fireflies in this survey were caught along the greenway.
Observation
Observation Type:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
1
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
lucicrescens
Observation Notes:
16 mm
Green flash. Did not observe a flash pattern. Was flying very close to the ground (about 2 to 3 feet high) above grass.
