Observation: Photuris salina
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2025-07-17
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Good Luck Point, Edwin B. Forsythe NWR,
Province/State:
New Jersey
Event Date:
2025-07-17
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:28
End Time:
22:15
Number of Observers:
7
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
Joseph S., Robert S., Jack M., Dylan S., Nick M., Ryan L.
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:
A mix of Spartina patens and Spartina alterniflora, with Phragmites australis, Red Cedar, and other tree and shrub species near the high tide line.
Elevation (meters):
0.3
Area Searched (hectares):
2
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
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:
Floodlights at the marina west of the old radio transmitting building cast light trespass into the marsh, though a lux meter did not register this light from the marsh.
Observation
Observation Type:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
salina
Observation Notes:
All individuals caught were female, perhaps indicating that the adult display season was on its way out. Flashing activity was primarily in the Phragmites near the radio transmitting station. Photographed female measured ~11 mm.
