Observation: Photuris
Primary Observer:
Karen Smith
Event Date:
2026-06-06
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2026-06-06
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:00
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
4
Primary Observer:
Karen Smith
Additional Observers:
Suzy Downing, Dale Higdon, Chris DeJaegher
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
308
Area Searched (hectares):
.5
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
We are located across the road from the Mall of Georgia, with an abundance of parking lot lights.
Street lights are also on along the road.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
15 mm
Stilt grass on the path to the bird blind.
Sweet gum trees intermittent
Specimen Voucher Number:
4
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:28
Last Flash Time:
21:30
First Flash Temp (F):
76
Last Flash Temp (F):
73
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
4
Flash Duration:
2
Flash Interval:
6
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Stilt grass along the path to the bird blind.
Male Flash Behavior:
Single flash, flew away from us
Female Flash Behavior:
none
