Observation: Photuris
Primary Observer:
Ellie Shultz
Event Date:
2025-07-22
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge Wings Marsh
Province/State:
Florida
Event Date:
2025-07-22
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:00
End Time:
22:45
Number of Observers:
11
Primary Observer:
Ellie Shultz
Additional Observers:
Val Hahn, Rochelle Hood, Natalie Al-Shihabi, Revecca Ponce, Joan Tague, Steve Brechbuhl, Chelsea LeNoble, Kate Dolamore, Susen Wilcox, Jackson Windle
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Observers stayed on elevated path that was bordered by the marsh. A lot of saltmarsh mallow, southern live oak trees on elevated area of path, swamp dock, leafy bladderwort, scarlet rose mallow has been observed here before, alligator flag
Elevation (meters):
20
Area Searched (hectares):
50
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): No
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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:20
Last Flash Time:
22:45
First Flash Temp (F):
81
Last Flash Temp (F):
80
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
3 seconds
Flash Duration:
.1
Flash Interval:
3 seconds
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Over a freshwater marsh
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
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Female Photuris, possibly douglsae. Nice shot of the glowing lanterns!