Observation: Photuris hebes
Primary Observer:
Pam Morgan
Event Date:
2024-07-14
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Osage Park - SE boardwalk
Province/State:
Arkansas
Event Date:
2024-07-14
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:00
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Pam Morgan
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
Photuris
Target Species Species:
hebes
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Forested Wetland - Swamp, cedar bog, mangrove
Habitat Type Notes:
Osage Park is a restored wetland bordering Lake Bentonville, a small lake. The survey took place on the boardwalk in the SE corner of the park. To the west is Lake Bentonville, separated from the boardwalk by about 60 meters of woods. To the east of the boardwalk is about 60 meters of woods and then houses in a neighborhood. To the north there is more park, and to the south there is woods for another 150 meters and then another neighborhood with houses.
In the woods, there are medium-size trees (about 20 m tall), including oak, elm, maple, sycamore, and hackberry trees. In the understory, there are smaller trees, plus giant ragweed, pokeweed, grapevines, sedges, and other vines. The park has been working to remove invasive species, such as honeysuckle and privet, and plant native species over the last couple of years.
Elevation (meters):
389
Area Searched (hectares):
.2
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
lights from nearby regional airport
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
lights from nearby regional airport
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Osage Park is an urban park and there are many streets nearby. The most fireflies were flashing in the most wooded area of the park, but it was never very dark. One can see street lights shining through the trees, and the park is adjacent to a small airport, and the lights on the runway were visible. There are no lights on the boardwalk running through the park.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
hebes
Observation Notes:
about 13 mm long
Flashing while perched in a low bush
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:10
Last Flash Time:
22:00
First Flash Temp (F):
84
Last Flash Temp (F):
81
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
.7
Flash Duration:
.3
Flash Interval:
.4
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
In low vegetation for this firefly
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
Females were flashing in the vegetation, but the number of flashes seemed to be random. I did not notice a flash delay because they seemed to be flashing even when I didn't notice a male flashing nearby. I watched a couple of females flashing, but I couldn't determine any pattern.
