Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Rosalind Reilly
Event Date:
2023-06-09
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Reilly home
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2023-06-09
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
18:15
End Time:
18:30
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Rosalind Reilly
Additional Observers:
Target Species Genus:
Target Species Species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
60
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Artificial Light Types
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
1
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
Last Flash Time:
First Flash Temp (F):
Last Flash Temp (F):
Flashes in Pattern:
Flash Color:
Flash Pattern Period:
Flash Duration:
Flash Interval:
Male Height Zone:
Flash Location:
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
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Nice photos! Even without flash pattern details, your photos allow us to ID this as Photinus pyralis. The body size and appearance of the pronotal (head shield) markings are good indicators.