Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2024-06-04
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Lake Johnson inlet, Croft State Park
Province/State:
South Carolina
Event Date:
2024-06-04
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:11
End Time:
22:43
Number of Observers:
4
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
David Eargle, Alana Eargle, Julia Eargle
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
The focal habitat consisted of a beaver-influenced wetland upstream from a culvert road crossing. The dominant vegetation in the wetland was a grass, and there were scattered willows and other trees.
The herbaceous vegetation on the banks of Lake Johnson, where Pyractomena lucifera and Photinus pyralis observed in 2022 were mostly inundated by the impoundment.
Elevation (meters):
180
Area Searched (hectares):
0.8
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:
There was significant sky glow on the horizon, which was exacerbated by the cloudy conditions.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Rising yellow flashes were seen along Johnson Lake Road as we arrived at the site. A female was found in the stone rip rap near the Thompson Creek culvert.
