Observation: Photuris forresti
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2025-05-21
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Panola Mountain State Park Alexander Lake
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2025-05-21
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:35
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
10+
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Additional Observers:
Alex Anne, Anna, Amaad, Reagan, Richard, Veronica, Tanny Whitman, Samantha Durfey, Logan Jones , Sebastian Hagan, Tarin Love, Meg Hedeen, Adrian Fox, Luke Wylie, Alexia Graves
These were all the names on the sign up sheet, but I'm not sure who all were actually present
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:
Woodland along the trial and riparian by the lake.
Elevation (meters):
216
Area Searched (hectares):
3
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Street Lights: Yes
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:
I think there were some street lights along the trail.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photuris
Species:
forresti
Observation Notes:
Reagan's voice recording 1. Over the lake.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:42
Last Flash Time:
21:42
First Flash Temp (F):
70
Last Flash Temp (F):
70
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Unknown
Flash Pattern Period:
2.28
Flash Duration:
0.27
Flash Interval:
0.25
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
For the flash pattern period, I just measured the length of time for the five flashes because I didn't see any other flashes after the quick 5 pulses to be able to calculate the whole period.
About waist high.
Male Flash Behavior:
5 flashes about a quarter second apart, trailing upward
