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Observation: Pleotomus
Primary Observer:
Alyssa Goforth
Event Date:
2025-04-18
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Province/State:
Texas
Event Date:
2025-04-18
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:45
End Time:
21:30
Number of Observers:
5
Primary Observer:
Alyssa Goforth
Additional Observers:
Mary Dobberstine,Will Jones,Greg Nenninger,Ana-Marie Brown
Target Species Genus:
Photuris
Target Species Species:
walldoxeyi
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Lake Anahuac is a manmade freshwater lake. It is occasionally influenced by storms because of its proximity to coastal marshes and the Gulf of Mexico, there can sometimes be seasonal or storm-related mixing near its outer edges, but the lake itself is managed and maintained as freshwater. The bald cypress line the edges near the lake.
The trees in the riparian forest include: hackberry, ash, oaks and willows. The understory has a variety of plants including dwarf palmettos , clover, ragweed, beardtongue, buttonbush, & holly.
Elevation (meters):
6
Area Searched (hectares):
4.3
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:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Pleotomus
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Body length between 2-3 centimeters. Found all along the ground within the riparian understory like stars. They glow bright and could be seen from a few feet away. They also move fast and sometimes are on the trails so needed to watch our steps. Last year we saw these same types from June - September. Are they always here? When do they become adults? So many questions :)
