Observation: Photuris versicolor
Primary Observer:
Michelle Wilcox
Event Date:
2025-06-26
Status:
Unreviewed
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:
photuris
Species:
versicolor
Observation Notes:
Not sure of identity, but sounds like Variable Triple Flash. We didn't stay at this location very long and we guess it flashed whole time.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:20
Last Flash Time:
22:31
First Flash Temp (F):
80
Last Flash Temp (F):
80
Flashes in Pattern:
3
Flash Color:
White
Flash Pattern Period:
6
Flash Duration:
0.1
Flash Interval:
0.5
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Over water (beaver pond) in between aquatic trees and plants.
Male Flash Behavior:
Flying back and forth over water.
