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:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Large female Photuris observed flashing from leaf of oak seedling in forest at edge of Garren Lake grassy area. Approximately 15 mm long. Photographed against 5 mm square grid.
