Observation: Photuris forresti
Primary Observer:
Anna Yellin
Event Date:
2024-05-29
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2024-05-29
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:00
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
4
Primary Observer:
Anna Yellin
Additional Observers:
Amaad Blades, Katie O'Shields, Lexi Bryan
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
There is an artificial beaver dam where there historically had been a real one. There is a wooden path over the wetland.
Elevation (meters):
194 m
Area Searched (hectares):
2
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
occasional red flashlights
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
occasional red flashlights
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:
photuris
Species:
forresti
Observation Notes:
Over wetland, quick flashes (4-5) then a loop
Specimen Voucher Number:
13, 20, 22
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:30
Last Flash Time:
22:30
First Flash Temp (F):
75 approx
Last Flash Temp (F):
75 approx
Flashes in Pattern:
4
Flash Color:
Unknown
Flash Pattern Period:
approx 1.5 seconds
Flash Duration:
1-2 seconds
Flash Interval:
a long break between. Hard to distinguish between individuals
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Over wetland
Male Flash Behavior:
flashes then a loop
