Observation: Photuris versicolor
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2026-04-09
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Jekyll Island 4H Glory Beach Boardwalk
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2026-04-09
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
22:26
End Time:
23:30
Number of Observers:
3
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Additional Observers:
Reagan, Josie, and Andrew. We walked over to this boardwalk for a few minutes to see if there was anything flashing.
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:
Boardwalk with trees and shrubs close to the ocean.
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): 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:
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photuris
Species:
versicolor
Observation Notes:
We saw one flashing up very high (10-15 ft). It flashed three times under a second. It was very similar to The Variable Triple Flash pattern. I wasn't able to get a voice recording or catch it, but wanted to record it for our records.
Anna also reported one at the Glory Beach boardwalk that was 3 quick flashes about 9 ft up.
