Observation: Photinus
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2025-06-23
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Allison Lake PNWR
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2025-06-23
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
00:21
End Time:
12:35
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):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
By Allison Lake
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:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photinus
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Found in a spider web. Had a weird sticky substance that we thought was a defense fluid. Also had a protrusion coming out from under the elytra- maybe its wing? The ID number wore off on the vial so I am going to make it number 5.
Specimen Voucher Number:
5
