Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2025-06-24
Status:
Unreviewed



Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2025-06-24
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:14
End Time:
22:02
Number of Observers:
10+
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Additional Observers:
I didn't record the number or names, but we probably have it in our records somewhere. I know it was me(Reagan), Anna, and Lily Yellin, among many others. This was a training event open to the public.
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
100-250
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
There was also swampy habitat on the trail that we visited.
Elevation (meters):
600
Area Searched (hectares):
3
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
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:
We were on the trails which didn't have any artificial light that I can remember. There was a few street lights by the building and parking lot, but we were probably far enough away from them.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
We only got the dorsal shot of this individual. This was sometime after 10 pm.
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