Observation: Photinus pyralis

Observation: Photinus pyralis

Primary Observer:

Reagan Montalvo

Event Date:

2025-07-08

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Panola Mountain State Park Alexander Lake

Province/State:

Georgia

Event Date:

2025-07-08

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

20:12

End Time:

22:00

Number of Observers:

5

Primary Observer:

Reagan Montalvo

Additional Observers:

Amaad, Suzi, Logan, Blake

Target Species Genus:

Photinus

Target Species Species:

acuminatus

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

50-100

Habitat Type:

Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream

Habitat Type Notes:

Lake edge, mown grass to edge with false nettle, sweet gum, alder, loblolly pine, red maple, Verbesina, suma, rubus, etc.

Elevation (meters):

216

Area Searched (hectares):

6

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No

Artificial Light Types

Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No

Artificial Light Notes:

Planes with lights around

Observation

Observation Type:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

1

Genus:

Photinus

Species:

pyralis

Observation Notes:

Caught in a spider web

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