Observation: Photuris frontalis
Primary Observer:
Jason Poston
Event Date:
2026-05-21
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
South Carolina
Event Date:
2026-05-21
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
21:25
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Jason Poston
Additional Observers:
NA
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
frontalis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Mostly pine farm with a small canal running along side of the road
Elevation (meters):
20
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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photuris
Species:
frontalis
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:45
Last Flash Time:
21:30
First Flash Temp (F):
76
Last Flash Temp (F):
74
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
10
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Along margin of pine forest and roadside
Male Flash Behavior:
flashes every second, continuous for several seconds.
