Observation: Photinus consanguineus

Observation: Photinus consanguineus

Primary Observer:

Richard Joyce

Event Date:

2025-05-22

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Georgia State Botanical Garden

Province/State:

Georgia

Event Date:

2025-05-22

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

20:34

End Time:

22:05

Number of Observers:

19

Primary Observer:

Richard Joyce

Additional Observers:

Various participants from GA DNR, GSB and UGA.

Target Species Genus:

Photuris

Target Species Species:

forresti

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

25-50

Habitat Type:

Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story

Habitat Type Notes:

The surveyed habitats included both hardwood forest and open herbaceous wetland.

Elevation (meters):

165

Area Searched (hectares):

1

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
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): Yes

Artificial Light Notes:

Unshielded light posts in the garden cast a lot of light trespass and glare into the natural habitat.

Observation

Observation Type:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

Photinus

Species:

consanguineus

Observation Notes:

Photinus consanguineus complex. Flash timings were not recorded, but the photographed individual was caught while emitting yellow flashes at about chest height in the hardwood forest understory. The captured individual was caught at about 21:07, about half an hour after sunset.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Specimen collected, for UGCA

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