Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2024-06-03
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Kings Mountain State Park, Lake York
Province/State:
South Carolina
Event Date:
2024-06-03
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:27
End Time:
22:49
Number of Observers:
5
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
David Eargle, Bart Joy, Davis Joy, Andrew Lazenby
Target Species Genus:
Photuris
Target Species Species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
This survey covered multiple habitat types, including riparian vegetation, mixed pine and hardwood forest, and open grassy wetland.
The area where Photuris forresti were observed was dominated by a grass (genus Leersia), with scattered willow trees.
Elevation (meters):
213
Area Searched (hectares):
0.9
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
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:
The only ALAN was sky glow from the greater Charlotte region.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
50+
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:27
Last Flash Time:
21:00
First Flash Temp (F):
77.5
Last Flash Temp (F):
77
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
6
Flash Duration:
0.5-1
Flash Interval:
5-5.5
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashing at knee to head height in the understory, both in upland and wetland areas.
Male Flash Behavior:
Slow, rising flashes about every 6 seconds.
Female Flash Behavior:
Not observed.
