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Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Miranda
Event Date:
2025-04-14
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Devon Dr Garden
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2025-04-14
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:59
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
3
Primary Observer:
Miranda
Additional Observers:
James and Tim
Target Species Genus:
unknown
Target Species Species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Marsh area 2 blocks away, developed area 5 blocks away
Oak trees and pecan trees
Elevation (meters):
20
Area Searched (hectares):
1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
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:
Motion light occasionally
Only 2 street lamps on opposite end of sighting
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Flashed in 3s
Followed hedge line
Followed fence line
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:02
Last Flash Time:
21:50
First Flash Temp (F):
72
Last Flash Temp (F):
69
Flashes in Pattern:
3
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
5
Flash Duration:
3
Flash Interval:
2
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Hedge line
Top to mid fence line
Male Flash Behavior:
Flashed in 3s
Female Flash Behavior:
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Thank you for this firefly observation! Based on the time of year and the location, one possibility would be Photuris congener (Florida single snappy), but without a photo of the firefly it is hard to be certain.