Observation: Photuris forresti
Primary Observer:
Amanda
Event Date:
2023-06-10
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Tennessee
Event Date:
2023-06-10
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
22:00
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
Primary Observer:
Amanda
Additional Observers:
Cody
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
955
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): Yes
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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photuris
Species:
forresti
Observation Notes:
Not sure but looked similar to loopy 5 and have video of similar flash pattern
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:30
Last Flash Time:
22:34
First Flash Temp (F):
70?
Last Flash Temp (F):
70?
Flashes in Pattern:
4
Flash Color:
Unknown
Flash Pattern Period:
Several seconds
Flash Duration:
Several flashes less than second then longer last flash
Flash Interval:
3 seconds?
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Lower field with multiple heights of shrubbery, grass and large pines overlooking a creek and clearing
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
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Thanks for submitting this survey and observation, Amanda! I’m impressed with the photos you were able to get. Would you be willing to send your video of the flash pattern to [email protected]?
You found this lightning bug during the right time of year and in the right general region, the flash pattern, habitat and appearance don’t quite fit with what I’d expect for the loopy five firefly. I am very curious to see the flash pattern video!