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:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
I'm not sure how, but we had this one and didn't write down a data sheet. We may have just caught it to get an exta specimen and didn't have enough time to write it down.
Specimen Voucher Number:
6
