Observation: Photuris frontalis
Primary Observer:
Flynn
Event Date:
2024-06-03
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2024-06-03
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
20:47
Number of Observers:
3
Primary Observer:
Flynn
Additional Observers:
Molly, Jim
Target Species Genus:
Photuris
Target Species Species:
frontalis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Residential area in a city
Elevation (meters):
14
Area Searched (hectares):
0
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Was before dusk when they started coming out.
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Was before dusk when they started coming out.
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:
A few porch lights but it was still light out.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
frontalis
Observation Notes:
.5 inch? Coming onto porch area as well where we had ceiling fan running. There were lots of them!
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:37
Last Flash Time:
20:50
First Flash Temp (F):
76
Last Flash Temp (F):
76
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
8
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Where they are located on the firefly? In the lower abdomen to tail area.
