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Observation: Photuris salina
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2025-07-16
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
DeCamp Wildlife Trail marsh, Edwin B. Forsythe NWR
Province/State:
New Jersey
Event Date:
2025-07-16
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:48
End Time:
22:08
Number of Observers:
6
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
Nick M., Brian G., Griffin D., Olivia M., Michael M.
Target Species Genus:
Pyractomena
Target Species Species:
ecostata
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
100-250
Habitat Type:
Tidal Marsh - Salt marsh or brackish marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Short-form Spartina alterniflora.
Elevation (meters):
0.2
Area Searched (hectares):
1.1
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): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Glare on horizon from Brick Beach area.
Observation
Observation Type:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
salina
Observation Notes:
Only females were encountered/caught. Captured female measured 11 mm long. Flashing activity was concentrated near the hightide line, particularly amid the fringe of Phragmites.
