Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Robert Chambliss
Event Date:
2026-05-12
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Kentucky
Event Date:
2026-05-12
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
22:10
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Robert Chambliss
Additional Observers:
Caroline Kane
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
walldoxeyi
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Forested Wetland - Swamp, cedar bog, mangrove
Habitat Type Notes:
Cypress swamp, gravel road between wet swamp and inundated cypress (pond)
Elevation (meters):
174
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): No
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:55
Last Flash Time:
22:00
First Flash Temp (F):
61
Last Flash Temp (F):
61
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Unknown
Flash Pattern Period:
18
Flash Duration:
short
Flash Interval:
0.33
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Did not write this down, but I remember it being high up. Perhaps around the branches of cypress trees.
Male Flash Behavior:
9 quick flashes, no glow at the end distinguishes from P. walldoxeyi.
