Observation: Photuris forresti
Primary Observer:
Suzi Mersman
Event Date:
2024-06-12
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2024-06-12
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:20
End Time:
21:45
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Suzi Mersman
Additional Observers:
Suzi Mersman, Lexi Bryan, and Laurel Clark went to the location where we saw the Photuris forresti. They went to see if they were still lighting up in the area. They were.
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:
Sagittaria latifolia
Elevation (meters):
165
Area Searched (hectares):
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:
photuris
Species:
forresti
Observation Notes:
Artificial beaver pond
Specimen Voucher Number:
Did not collect any fireflies
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:32
Last Flash Time:
21:45
First Flash Temp (F):
77
Last Flash Temp (F):
77
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
5
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
In a 2x2 ft square area
