Observation: Photuris forresti
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:
11-50
genus:
photuris
Species:
forresti
Observation Notes:
We moved to a new spot after all meeting back at the parking lot. The group wanted to show me a spot on the boardwalk with a lot of presumed Loopy 5s. This one was caught on the boardwalk at 10:10 pm.
I was not able to include the dark phase in the flash pattern period because there were too many to follow an individual for that long.
Also saw many with 3 quick flashes, assuming they were more Cattail Flash Train Fireflies.
Reagan's voice recording MCNC 4.
Specimen Voucher Number:
17
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:00
Last Flash Time:
22:30
First Flash Temp (F):
72
Last Flash Temp (F):
72
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
3.62
Flash Duration:
0.23
Flash Interval:
0.4
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
About 3-5 ft up. On the side of the boardwalk, over wetland.
Male Flash Behavior:
4-5 quick flashes and then flashed up and back down.
