Observation: Photuris
Primary Observer:
Anna Yellin
Event Date:
2024-06-03
Status:
Unverified
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:
1
genus:
photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
This was collected by one of our group. There are not notes as to the number observed with this behavior. It was in the wetlands and at ankle height "stationary." It was not recorded whether it was flying in place, or had landed somewhere.
Specimen Voucher Number:
32
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:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
not recorded
Flash Duration:
not recorded
Flash Interval:
not recorded
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
The notes say this individual was at ankle height. I do not know if it was male or female.
