Observation: Photuris
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2022-06-07
Status:
Unverified
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:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Approximately 13 mm long. Female. Dark-colored hind coxae. Light-colored pubescence on elytra. No medial elytral vittae.
