Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

GA DNR

Event Date:

2025-06-24

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Sandy Creek Nature Center

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

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

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:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

1

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

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