Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Jill Gorman
Event Date:
2024-06-22
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2024-06-22
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:55
End Time:
22:25
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Jill Gorman
Additional Observers:
Tim Gorman
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
410
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Neighbor has bright decorative backyard lighting appropriately 100 ft from my observation area
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
I am new to observing and photographing fireflies, but I wanted to submit what I saw. I apologize if I am not doing this correctly or if these are separate species that I should report separately. Photos are all 10 second exposures.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:00
Last Flash Time:
22:25
First Flash Temp (F):
75
Last Flash Temp (F):
75
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
4
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
5
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Near woods
