Observation: Photuris versicolor
Primary Observer:
Norah Bruce
Event Date:
2023-05-29
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Province/State:
Mississippi
Event Date:
2023-05-29
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:00
End Time:
22:10
Number of Observers:
6
Primary Observer:
Norah Bruce
Additional Observers:
Cullen Brown, Maddie Jewess, Emma Counce, Ryan Phillips, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Dustin Parsons
Target Species Genus:
Target Species Species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Ground cover made up mostly by ferns, mosses, small shrubs and leaf litter. Near dried up creek. Overstory made up of mostly Oaks, Pines and a few hickories, some beeches
Elevation (meters):
505
Area Searched (hectares):
>1
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:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
versicolor
Observation Notes:
Quickly earned the nickname Train in the group. Their flights seem very intentional, leaving a brief glowing trail. Never too far off the ground but seemed to be, on average, higher than frontalis.
