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Observation: Photuris frontalis
Primary Observer:
Taylor Young
Event Date:
2025-06-10
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Tennessee
Event Date:
2025-06-10
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:10
End Time:
21:30
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Taylor Young
Additional Observers:
Claus Schobel
Target Species Genus:
unknown
Target Species Species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Dominant tree species is loblolly pine
Elevation (meters):
267
Area Searched (hectares):
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): No
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
50+
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
frontalis
Observation Notes:
Observed a few flashing starting at 9:10 PM, which gradually increased in number and frequency until it reached a peak around 9:20 PM and continued at 9:30 PM when we stopped observing.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:10
Last Flash Time:
21:30
First Flash Temp (F):
72
Last Flash Temp (F):
72
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
White
Flash Pattern Period:
<1 second
Flash Duration:
<1 second
Flash Interval:
<1 second
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashes typically near ground, occasionally higher up in brush or bushes within the pine forest
Male Flash Behavior:
Single quick flash in sync with other individuals
Female Flash Behavior:
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Thanks for submitting this observation! Nice job with both the photos and flash pattern notes.