Observation: Photuris pensylvanica
Primary Observer:
Lex
Event Date:
2024-06-20
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Norland home
Province/State:
Ontario
Event Date:
2024-06-20
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
22:00
End Time:
22:15
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Lex
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
Photuris
Target Species Species:
pensylvanica
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
266
Area Searched (hectares):
.1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
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): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
pensylvanica
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:04
Last Flash Time:
22:15
First Flash Temp (F):
73
Last Flash Temp (F):
73
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
2
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
15
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
in the ditch and in the tree tops
