Observation: Photinus pyralis
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2025-06-23
Status:
Unreviewed
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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photinus
Species:
pyralis
Observation Notes:
Reagan's voice recording 2. By Pond 2.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:23
Last Flash Time:
21:23
First Flash Temp (F):
88
Last Flash Temp (F):
88
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Unknown
Flash Pattern Period:
5.05
Flash Duration:
0.3
Flash Interval:
4.67
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
About 10 ft up.
Male Flash Behavior:
4 flashes, flashes 1-2 are about 5 seconds apart, flash 2-3 was about 9.5 seconds apart, flash 3-4 was about 5 seconds apart
