Observation: Photuris forresti
Primary Observer:
Em Smith
Event Date:
2023-06-04
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2023-06-04
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
22:39
Number of Observers:
7
Primary Observer:
Em Smith
Additional Observers:
Jennifer Smith, Aaron Smith, Alayna Smith, Miles Brooks, Mark Swain, Colby Buttrick
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
250-500
Habitat Type:
Forested Wetland - Swamp, cedar bog, mangrove
Habitat Type Notes:
Area where this species is located is a swampy area within a larger forest.
Elevation (meters):
179
Area Searched (hectares):
129
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:
Swampy area within the park on the Beaver Pond Trail. Area is not maintained, no prescribed burns, little light pollution. It is about a half mile away from a maintained campground, but the area is rarely disturbed.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:30
Last Flash Time:
22:30
First Flash Temp (F):
69
Last Flash Temp (F):
72
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
20
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashes started towards the ground and flashed 5 times in an upward curve before the flashes stopped and the firefly sunk back down to the ground.
