Observation: Pyractomena lucifera

Observation: Pyractomena lucifera

Primary Observer:

Chase Harris

Event Date:

2025-06-10

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Washed Out Bridge over Durbin Creek

Province/State:

South Carolina

Event Date:

2025-06-10

Time of Day:

Day-Time

Start Time:

14:00

End Time:

15:00

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Chase Harris

Additional Observers:

NA

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Forested Wetland - Swamp, cedar bog, mangrove

Habitat Type Notes:

 

Elevation (meters):

200

Area Searched (hectares):

<1

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: 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

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Observation

Observation Type:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

1

Genus:

Pyractomena

Species:

lucifera

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