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Observation: Photuris frontalis
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2025-05-20
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Hard Labor Creek State Park, astronomy observatory
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2025-05-20
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
21:30
Number of Observers:
9
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
A. Yellin, D. Guzman, A. Blades, R. Montalvo, A. Jennings, A. Fox, M. Hedeen, T. Moore
Target Species Genus:
Photuris
Target Species Species:
frontalis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Mixed woods with sweet gums, pines, and oaks.
Elevation (meters):
214
Area Searched (hectares):
0.6
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:
Because this was an early evening survey, sky glow was not readily apparent. There are no ALAN sources immediately within this survey area.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
frontalis
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:05
Last Flash Time:
21:30
First Flash Temp (F):
79
Last Flash Temp (F):
80
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
0.4-0.6
Flash Duration:
quick
Flash Interval:
0.3-0.5
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Mainly in the forest understory, with some higher in the midstory.
Male Flash Behavior:
Long series of quick flashes at periods of 0.4-0.9 seconds.
Female Flash Behavior:
Not observed.
