Observation: Photuris forresti
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2026-05-16
Status:
Verified
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:
11-50
genus:
photuris
Species:
forresti
Observation Notes:
They're so many Loopy 5s here that it was hard to get flash patterns. Quick flashes and then loop up and back down.
I didn't include the dark phase in the flash pattern period because there were so many it was impossible to follow an individual for long enough. There were also Loopy 5s all around flashing.
Used Reagan's voice recording MCNC 2 for flash pattern. This was technically caught in the MCNC 3 voice recording, but I didn't get a good flash pattern in that one.
Specimen Voucher Number:
18
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:20
Last Flash Time:
21:30
First Flash Temp (F):
75
Last Flash Temp (F):
75
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
2.87
Flash Duration:
0.11
Flash Interval:
0.33
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
About 6-7 ft up. Over the wetland.
Male Flash Behavior:
4-5 quick flashes and then flashed up and down.
