Observation: Photuris frontalis
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2025-05-20
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Hard Labor Creek State Park, campground wetland
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2025-05-20
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:39
End Time:
23:00
Number of Observers:
9
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
DNR, etc.
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Forested Wetland - Swamp, cedar bog, mangrove
Habitat Type Notes:
Swamp with overstory of red maple (pretty open canopy) and an understory of green arrow arum and broadleaf arrowhead.
Elevation (meters):
175
Area Searched (hectares):
0.5
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): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Most ALAN came from a bucketlight style, unshielded streetlamp in the campground. Other sources included RVs and decorative lights by the campground host's RV.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
photuris
Species:
frontalis
Observation Notes:
Observed flashing in the forest understory at the edge of the campground, including in areas with significant light trespass from an unshielded streetlight. Some synchronization was observed.
