Observation: Photuris congener
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2026-04-08
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Glory Beach Boardwalk
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2026-04-08
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
22:30
End Time:
23:30
Number of Observers:
6
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Additional Observers:
Anna, Reagan, Alex Anne, Andrew, Josie, Alia
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
umbratus
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Maritime forest. On the boardwalk right on the beach.
Elevation (meters):
4
Area Searched (hectares):
1
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): Yes
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
photuris
Species:
congener
Observation Notes:
We let this one go, so it didn't have a specimen number. The flash patterns we were seeing looked like Photuris congener to us and we thought the firefly resembled the other P. congener we caught before. Flashes were low to the ground (about 1-2 ft) and flashing continuously about every 3/4 second.
