Observation: Photuris harrannorum
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2024-04-02
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail-- SE 60th Terrace to Hammocks, Hills and Curves
Province/State:
Florida
Event Date:
2024-04-02
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:50
End Time:
23:25
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
Jonathan Mays
Target Species Genus:
Photuris
Target Species Species:
congener
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
100-250
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Primarily mixed-hardwood coniferous.
Elevation (meters):
25
Area Searched (hectares):
2.2
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
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:
There was some light trespass from buildings near SE 60th Terrace, but otherwise the survey route was mostly free of artificial light except for sky glow.
Observation
Observation Type:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
harrannorum
Observation Notes:
Flash behavior observed was irregular, and the only individuals photographed were females. Based on the time of year, location, dark hind coxae, and general coloration, I tentatively identified these fireflies as Photuris harrannorum.
