Observation: Photuris
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2026-05-16
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Mill Creek Nature Center
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2026-05-16
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:38
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
9
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Additional Observers:
Reagan, Mason, Chris, Arata, Karen, Suzy, Jolie, Enrique, Erica
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
308
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:
We were right by the Mall of GA, but glare and light trespass weren't noticed since we were down an embankment. Skyglow was pretty bright.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Under tree on the edge of the wetland. These were some of the first flashes we saw for the night.
Reagan's voice recording : MCNC 1.
Specimen Voucher Number:
9
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:47
Last Flash Time:
21:00
First Flash Temp (F):
78
Last Flash Temp (F):
78
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
4.57
Flash Duration:
0.28
Flash Interval:
4.23
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
5 ft
Male Flash Behavior:
Single flasher, long dark period. A lot of the ones were slightly holding their lights on faintly.
