Observation: Photinus australis
Primary Observer:
Anna Yellin
Event Date:
2024-06-03
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2024-06-03
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:17
End Time:
22:15
Number of Observers:
5
Primary Observer:
Anna Yellin
Additional Observers:
Lexi Bryan, Amaad Blades, Danny Dexter, Caitlin Lyons
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
100-250
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
There was forest surrounding the wetland. However, within the area we were at, there were not many trees within the wetland.
Elevation (meters):
205
Area Searched (hectares):
3 hectares
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
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): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Some of our party used flashlights without red filters.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
australis
Observation Notes:
There may have been more than ten observed, but there was a group of us, and the number was not recorded. These were flying in the uplands. They had two blinks every 6-7 seconds. Parameters of when observed, not recorded. Missing information on the datasheet.
Specimen Voucher Number:
A, B, C
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:17
Last Flash Time:
22:15
First Flash Temp (F):
76
Last Flash Temp (F):
76
Flashes in Pattern:
2
Flash Color:
Unknown
Flash Pattern Period:
6-7
Flash Duration:
not recorded
Flash Interval:
not recorded
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
uplands in the woods
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
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Photinus australis ID based on length (shorter than P. pyralis) and coloration of pygidium, scutellum, and ventrites.