Observation: Photuris forresti
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2025-05-19
Status:
Unreviewed
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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photuris
Species:
forresti
Observation Notes:
Reagan's voice recording 8.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:34
Last Flash Time:
21:34
First Flash Temp (F):
77
Last Flash Temp (F):
77
Flashes in Pattern:
4
Flash Color:
Unknown
Flash Pattern Period:
1.5
Flash Duration:
0.25
Flash Interval:
0.25
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
I didn't say in the recording, but I think these were mid height over the swamp.
For the FP period, I just measured the length of the 4 flashes since I lost the individual after that.
Male Flash Behavior:
4 flashes about a quarter second apart
