Observation: Photinus consimilis
Primary Observer:
Michelle Wilcox
Event Date:
2025-06-26
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
South Carolina
Event Date:
2025-06-26
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
22:20
End Time:
22:31
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:
Beaver Pond, open freshwater , grasses, cypress trees.
Elevation (meters):
70
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
consimilis
Observation Notes:
Not sure about Genus/Species
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:28
Last Flash Time:
22:31
First Flash Temp (F):
80
Last Flash Temp (F):
80
Flashes in Pattern:
4
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
Long
Flash Duration:
0.1
Flash Interval:
0.1
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Over water
Male Flash Behavior:
Blink four times moving in straight line down.
Female Flash Behavior:
?
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Everything does align with Photinus consimilis! I am just leaving this observation as “unverified” because of the lack of photos leaves a bit of uncertainty.