Observation: Photuris congener
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2026-04-09
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Glory Beach Boardwalk
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2026-04-09
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
22:00
End Time:
23:30
Number of Observers:
7
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Additional Observers:
Reagan, Alex Anne, Andrew, Josie, Anna, Lance, and 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:
Boardwalk with trees and shrubs right next 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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
photuris
Species:
congener
Observation Notes:
Alex Anne's voice recording.
Specimen Voucher Number:
21
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:15
Last Flash Time:
23:30
First Flash Temp (F):
66
Last Flash Temp (F):
66
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
White
Flash Pattern Period:
0.93
Flash Duration:
0.32
Flash Interval:
0.68
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Was low to the ground and then flew towards the dune.
Male Flash Behavior:
Continuous single flashing (17+ flashes)
