Observation: Photuris forresti
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2025-05-22
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
State Botanical Garden (SBG) Beaver Pond
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2025-05-22
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:45
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
10+
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Additional Observers:
Public training survey with Richard, GA DNR and a lot of volunteers.
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:
Beaver pond and forest trail.
Elevation (meters):
210
Area Searched (hectares):
2
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:
There may have been some building lights near by, but I don't remember seeing them on the trail or by the pond.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photuris
Species:
forresti
Observation Notes:
Reagan's voice recording 1. This was over the beaver pond.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:37
Last Flash Time:
21:37
First Flash Temp (F):
74
Last Flash Temp (F):
74
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Unknown
Flash Pattern Period:
2.23
Flash Duration:
0.39
Flash Interval:
0.25
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Over the pond.
For the FP period, I just measured the time of the 5 flashes since I lost the individual after that.
Male Flash Behavior:
5 flashes about a quarter second apart (possible Loopy 5)
