Observation: Photinus consimilis

Observation: Photinus consimilis

Primary Observer:

Michelle Wilcox

Event Date:

2025-06-26

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Chaver's Pond x Statue of Liberty Rd

Province/State:

South Carolina

Event Date:

2025-06-26

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

22:20

End Time:

22:31

Number of Observers:

3

Primary Observer:

Michelle Wilcox

Additional Observers:

Thomas Clawson, Jessicka Birr

Target Species Genus:

Photuris

Target Species Species:

forresti

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh

Habitat Type Notes:

Beaver Pond, open freshwater , grasses, cypress trees.

Elevation (meters):

70

Area Searched (hectares):

0.9

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
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): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

Photinus

Species:

consimilis

Observation Notes:

Not sure about Genus/Species

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

22:28

Last Flash Time:

22:31

First Flash Temp (F):

80

Last Flash Temp (F):

80

Flashes in Pattern:

4

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

Long

Flash Duration:

0.1

Flash Interval:

0.1

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

Over water

Male Flash Behavior:

Blink four times moving in straight line down.

Female Flash Behavior:

?

1 thought on “Observation: Photinus consimilis”

  1. Everything does align with Photinus consimilis! I am just leaving this observation as “unverified” because of the lack of photos leaves a bit of uncertainty.

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