Observation: Unknown
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:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Reagan's voice recording 1 part 3. 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:
1
Flash Color:
Unknown
Flash Pattern Period:
1.35
Flash Duration:
0.23
Flash Interval:
1.09
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Over the beaver pond where there were Loopy 5 males flashing.
Male Flash Behavior:
3 flashes about 1 second apart
This could have been a male from another species or possibly a female Loopy five responding
