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Observation: Photuris
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2022-06-07
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Garren Lake, Causey Tract, Gravely WMA
Province/State:
South Carolina
Event Date:
2022-06-07
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
22:30
End Time:
23:15
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):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Grassy bottom of a drained reservoir on tributary to South Saluda River. Stream channels seemed rather incised. Tall grass and damp ground.
Elevation (meters):
310
Area Searched (hectares):
0.9
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:
No artificial light noted. The quarter moon and overcast conditions may have obscured any potential sky glow.
Observation
Observation Type:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Female captured while flashing from the grass in drained bottom of Garren Lake. Hind coxae are dark. Elytral vittae are very faint and inconspicuous.
