Observation: Photinus consanguineus
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2025-05-22
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Georgia State Botanical Garden
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2025-05-22
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:34
End Time:
22:05
Number of Observers:
19
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
Various participants from GA DNR, GSB and UGA.
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
The surveyed habitats included both hardwood forest and open herbaceous wetland.
Elevation (meters):
165
Area Searched (hectares):
1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
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:
Unshielded light posts in the garden cast a lot of light trespass and glare into the natural habitat.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
consanguineus
Observation Notes:
Photinus consanguineus complex. Flash timings were not recorded, but the photographed individual was caught while emitting yellow flashes at about chest height in the hardwood forest understory. The captured individual was caught at about 21:07, about half an hour after sunset.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Specimen collected, for UGCA
