Observation: Pyractomena
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2025-05-19
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2025-05-19
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
08:51
End Time:
22:05
Number of Observers:
12
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Additional Observers:
Reagan Montalvo, Alex Anne Jennings, Anna Yellin, Jared, John Mark, Jody, Karrie Ann, Suzi
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Mesic forest, mixed oak, hickory, leaf litter and grasses.
Elevation (meters):
536
Area Searched (hectares):
1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
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): 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:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
pyractomena
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Caught one just of ground by river in grass. Blue green light.
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Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
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Definitely a Pyractomena. I think this is most likely Pyractomena lucifera, but not sure if Pyractomena marginalis can be ruled out.