Observation: Photinus acuminatus
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2022-06-07
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Ashmore Heritage Preserve, Wattacoo Lake
Province/State:
South Carolina
Event Date:
2022-06-07
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:40
End Time:
21:40
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
Kevin Conley
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Shrubby, boggy wetland at inlet of impounded pond. Plant species included sweet gum, smooth alder (Alnus serrulata), red maple (Acer rubrum), and pitcher plants.
Elevation (meters):
421.5
Area Searched (hectares):
0.08
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): Yes
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:
Very minimal sky glow to the south.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
photinus
Species:
acuminatus
Observation Notes:
Collected male that was approximately 8 mm long.
Specimen dissected by Luiz Silveira at Western Carolina University and confirmed as Photinus acuminatus.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:50
Last Flash Time:
21:25
First Flash Temp (F):
74
Last Flash Temp (F):
74
Flashes in Pattern:
2
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
Did not measure
Flash Duration:
Did not measure
Flash Interval:
About 2
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Just above the shrub tops and among the scattered woody shrubs in the boggy wetland at the inlet to Wattaco Lake.
Male Flash Behavior:
As a group, very "twinkly" appearance. Flashes small and quick, but bright.
Female Flash Behavior:
Not observed.
