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Observation: Photuris forresti
Primary Observer:
Michelle Wilcox
Event Date:
2025-05-22
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Colonels' Creek beaver impoundment TA17A
Province/State:
South Carolina
Event Date:
2025-05-22
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:15
End Time:
23:30
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Michelle Wilcox
Additional Observers:
Thomas Clawson
Target Species Genus:
Photuris
Target Species Species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Beaver Pond, Loblolly, Bays, Ilex glabra, Oaks
Elevation (meters):
72
Area Searched (hectares):
0.3
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
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): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
forresti
Observation Notes:
Still flashing when we left at 11:25pm.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:20
Last Flash Time:
23:25
First Flash Temp (F):
76
Last Flash Temp (F):
75
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
17
Flash Duration:
0.1
Flash Interval:
0.1
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Near water
Male Flash Behavior:
Up and down, not always in a loop, but sometimes in a loop.
