Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

GA DNR

Event Date:

2025-05-19

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Watson Mill State Park 2025

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

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

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

1

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

I couldn't find the datasheet for this one, but it is marked as 19 in the photos. May have kept this one as a specimen. I will have to check. It looks similar to a Loopy 5 in appearance.

Specimen Voucher Number:

19

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

22:05

Last Flash Time:

22:05

First Flash Temp (F):

80

Last Flash Temp (F):

80

Flashes in Pattern:

>4’>>4 <p class=

Flash Color:

 

Flash Pattern Period:

N/A

Flash Duration:

N/A

Flash Interval:

N/A

Male Height Zone:

Low (0-3 ft)

Flash Location:

Not sure. We lost the datasheet for this one unfortunately.

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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