Observation: Photuris hebes

Observation: Photuris hebes

Primary Observer:

Candace Fallon

Event Date:

2022-07-13

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

Pocomoke River SP - Milburn Landing

Province/State:

Maryland

Event Date:

2022-07-13

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

20:38

End Time:

22:01

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

Candace Fallon

Additional Observers:

Dimitri Rucker

Target Species Genus:

Photuris

Target Species Species:

mysticalampas

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Forested Wetland - Swamp, cedar bog, mangrove

Habitat Type Notes:

Forested wetland along Milburn Branch with bald cypress, pine, holly, maple. Sphagnum throughout. Swampy/boggy habitat appears quite extensive along Milburn Branch.

Elevation (meters):

0.5

Area Searched (hectares):

0.09

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: 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

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

Photuris

Species:

hebes

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

20:59

Last Flash Time:

21:41

First Flash Temp (F):

80.7

Last Flash Temp (F):

79.8

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Green

Flash Pattern Period:

2-7

Flash Duration:

0.8-1

Flash Interval:

2-3

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

Flashes occur over vegetation approximately 3-5 feet off the ground.

Male Flash Behavior:

Males fly slowly and emit streaky long-lasting glows

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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