Observation: Photuris versicolor
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2026-05-08
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
UNG Hurricane Creek Research Property
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2026-05-08
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:25
End Time:
23:05
Number of Observers:
25+
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Additional Observers:
Anna, Alex Anne, Reagan, Karrie Ann Fadroski, UNG students, community members
target_species_genus:
phausis
target_species_species:
reticulata
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
We were also in the forest, which was by the field. This area is bordered by Hurricane Creek.
Elevation (meters):
392
Area Searched (hectares):
5
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): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Most of the time, it was pretty dark despite the skyglow. There was some light trespass from the neighbor's path lighting in the forest.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photuris
Species:
versicolor
Observation Notes:
We noticed this flash pattern a few times, so there were likely multiple individuals.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:58
Last Flash Time:
22:15
First Flash Temp (F):
65
Last Flash Temp (F):
65
Flashes in Pattern:
3
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
6.9
Flash Duration:
0.2
Flash Interval:
0.15
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
High up, about 8-10 ft.
Male Flash Behavior:
Three super quick flashes, then a dark phase, then three again.
