Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2025-05-20
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Hard Labor Creek State Park Observatory
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2025-05-20
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
9
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Additional Observers:
Richard, David, Adrian, Reagan, Alex Anne, Taylor, Amaad, Meg, Anna
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:
Elevation (meters):
250
Area Searched (hectares):
4
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
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:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Reagan's voice recording 3. I put unknown, but my guess is Photuris versicolor complex "fast 5". The temperature may be off by a bit. Our record keeping was not the best for this location.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:40
Last Flash Time:
21:40
First Flash Temp (F):
77
Last Flash Temp (F):
77
Flashes in Pattern:
4
Flash Color:
Flash Pattern Period:
3.43
Flash Duration:
0.3
Flash Interval:
0.3
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
I believe these were at medium height in the forest.
Male Flash Behavior:
Started recording at flash 3, 15 flashes, 3-4 are about 0.3 seconds apart, then 4-5 are about 0.7 seconds apart, then 5-9 are about 0.3 seconds apart, 9-10 are about 1 second apart, then 10-14 are about 0.3 seconds apart. 14-15 was 0.8 seconds apart. This one was really consistent. 5 flashes 0.3 seconds apart, then a pause for 0.7 seconds, then 5 flashes 0.3 seconds apart and so on
