Observation: Pyractomena borealis
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2025-06-23
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge Swamp behind Pond 6
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2025-06-23
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
23:13
End Time:
12:30
Number of Observers:
7
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Additional Observers:
Jordan, Ashley, Carolyn Johnson, Amaad, Reagan, Anna and Alex Anne.
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:
Swamp behind pond 6, so a swampy area by a pond.
Elevation (meters):
150
Area Searched (hectares):
1
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:
pyractomena
Species:
borealis
Observation Notes:
Reagan's voice recording 6 (part 3). Near the stream, near pond 6.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
23:14
Last Flash Time:
23:14
First Flash Temp (F):
80.3
Last Flash Temp (F):
80.3
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Unknown
Flash Pattern Period:
3.59
Flash Duration:
0.35
Flash Interval:
3.34
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
20 ft tops of trees
Male Flash Behavior:
Flashes 1-2 are about 2.5 seconds apart, flashes 2-4 are about 3 seconds apart,
