Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
Reagan Montalvo
Event Date:
2025-07-08
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Panola Mountain State Park Alexander Lake
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2025-07-08
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:12
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
5
Primary Observer:
Reagan Montalvo
Additional Observers:
Amaad, Suzi, Logan, Blake
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
acuminatus
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Lake edge, mown grass to edge with false nettle, sweet gum, alder, loblolly pine, red maple, Verbesina, suma, rubus, etc.
Elevation (meters):
216
Area Searched (hectares):
6
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Planes with lights around
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Trail side, at vegetation edge
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:12
Last Flash Time:
21:00
First Flash Temp (F):
83.5
Last Flash Temp (F):
83.5
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
7
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
5
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Edge of trail
Male Flash Behavior:
single flash, J shaped
