Observation: Photinus macdermotti

Observation: Photinus macdermotti

Primary Observer:

William Cottrell

Event Date:

2023-06-07

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

 

Province/State:

Georgia

Event Date:

2023-06-07

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:20

End Time:

21:48

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

William Cottrell

Additional Observers:

 

target_species_genus:

unknown

target_species_species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

25-50

Habitat Type:

Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story

Habitat Type Notes:

 

Elevation (meters):

205

Area Searched (hectares):

 

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: 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

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Without Flash Data

Number Observed:

11-50

genus:

photinus

Species:

macdermotti

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

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Last Flash Time:

 

First Flash Temp (F):

 

Last Flash Temp (F):

 

Flashes in Pattern:

 

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Male Height Zone:

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Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

1 thought on “Observation: Photinus macdermotti”

  1. Setting the ID to Photinus macdermotti based on the paired flash pattern and status to “unverified,” given the lack of flash pattern timing and a photo of the insect.

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