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Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Michelle Wilcox
Event Date:
2025-06-26
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Bee Branch at Backline Leesburg Rd
Province/State:
South Carolina
Event Date:
2025-06-26
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:35
End Time:
21:57
Number of Observers:
3
Primary Observer:
Michelle Wilcox
Additional Observers:
Thomas Clawson, Jessicka Birr
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:
Also riparian areas alongside open freshwater. Bee Branch Creek crossing road with grassy vegetation in and along edges of pond.
Elevation (meters):
51
Area Searched (hectares):
0.9
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
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): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Mild lights from cantonment area.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
We didn't stay long at this location and this species was flashing the whole time.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:35
Last Flash Time:
21:57
First Flash Temp (F):
82
Last Flash Temp (F):
81
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
White
Flash Pattern Period:
2.5
Flash Duration:
0.5
Flash Interval:
2-4
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Above water and grass, above road.
Male Flash Behavior:
Flashes a bunch as he is flying horizontally, then he stops for a while.
Female Flash Behavior:
?
