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Observation: Phausis reticulata
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2025-05-19
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Kings Mountain State Park, Camp Cherokee
Province/State:
South Carolina
Event Date:
2025-05-19
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:33
End Time:
22:35
Number of Observers:
7
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
B. O'Brien, R. Rauppius, D. Joy, B. Joy, K. Podmore, B. Smith
Target Species Genus:
Photuris
Target Species Species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
The focal habitat surveyed was a beaver wetland with cattails, cutgrass (Leersia sp.), rushes (Juncus sp.), and willows. The adjacent upland forest was dominated by hardwoods.
Elevation (meters):
204
Area Searched (hectares):
1.1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
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:
While the wetland area was largely free of artificial light other than sky glow to the east (towards Charlotte, NC), there was also some glare and light trespass from exterior lighting on camp buildings.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Phausis
Species:
reticulata
Observation Notes:
About 8 mm long.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:20
Last Flash Time:
22:35
First Flash Temp (F):
72
Last Flash Temp (F):
72
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
NA
Flash Duration:
Over 10 seconds
Flash Interval:
NA
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Low over hardwood forest floor.
Male Flash Behavior:
Sustained glow while flying low over the forest floor.
Female Flash Behavior:
Not observed.
