Observation: Photuris frontalis
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2025-05-22
Status:
Unreviewed
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:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
frontalis
Observation Notes:
Low density. Understory of hardwood forest.
