Observation: Pleotomus
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2025-06-23
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge Pond 2
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2025-06-23
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:59
End Time:
00:21
Number of Observers:
7
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Additional Observers:
Reagan, Amaad, Alex Anne, Carolyn, etc.
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
By pond 2, we also looked around the forest.
Elevation (meters):
150
Area Searched (hectares):
2
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
pleotomus
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
We didn't see as many flashing at this location. We ended up looking more at the ground and found around 10 or so larvae. We know larva are difficult to ID, but though it would be good for our records.
