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Observation: Photuris hebes
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2025-07-16
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
DeCamp Wildlife Trail upland area, Edwin B. Forsythe NWR
Province/State:
New Jersey
Event Date:
2025-07-16
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:47
End Time:
22:48
Number of Observers:
6
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
Nick M., Brian G., Griffin D., Olivia M., Michael M.
Target Species Genus:
unknown
Target Species Species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
100-250
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Pitch pine- oak forest, with some black gum (Nyssa sylvatica) and red maple (Acer rubrum). The survey area also included a wide, open trail or ROW that had grasses and forbs (this area had a higher density of Photinus pyralis).
Elevation (meters):
2
Area Searched (hectares):
3.2
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
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): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Glare from streetlights and buildings in the vicinity of Brick Beach.
Observation
Observation Type:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
hebes
Observation Notes:
Captured female measuring ~12 mm in the grassy trail/ROW. Pale hind coxae, upland habitat and pronotal markings suggested Photuris hebes.
