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Observation: Photinus brimleyi
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:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
brimleyi
Observation Notes:
single flash, 6' high
Specimen Voucher Number:
2
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Nice observation! The combination of pale scutellum, dark pygidium, large lobed lanterns, dark abdominal segments and mushroom-shaped marking on the pronotum point to Photinus brimleyi (male).