Observation: Photuris frontalis
Primary Observer:
Brad O'brien
Event Date:
2026-05-23
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
South Carolina
Event Date:
2026-05-23
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:30
End Time:
22:15
Number of Observers:
3
Primary Observer:
Brad O'brien
Additional Observers:
Jason Poston, Killian Poston, Brad O'brien
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:
Wooded forest just above bottomland habitat.
Elevation (meters):
23
Area Searched (hectares):
2
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): 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:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
photuris
Species:
frontalis
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:00
Last Flash Time:
22:10
First Flash Temp (F):
84
Last Flash Temp (F):
73
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Wooded upland pine forest, above bottomland habitat
Male Flash Behavior:
1 second flashes, continuous
