Observation: Photinus acuminatus
Primary Observer:
David Eargle
Event Date:
2023-07-25
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Wattacoo Lake
Province/State:
South Carolina
Event Date:
2023-07-25
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
21:30
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
David Eargle
Additional Observers:
Justin Lewandowski
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
acuminatus
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Mostly over head-high wetland vegetation in and near the shallow end of the pond. Some over lower bushes in the wetland.
Elevation (meters):
342
Area Searched (hectares):
0.1
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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
photinus
Species:
acuminatus
Observation Notes:
Body length 7.9 mm. Flashed immediately above mid to tall wetland vegetation with quick yellow/white blinks.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:55
Last Flash Time:
21:25
First Flash Temp (F):
80
Last Flash Temp (F):
80
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
unknown
Flash Duration:
very quick
Flash Interval:
unknown
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Above wetland vegetation
Male Flash Behavior:
Quick single flashes.
