Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Karen Smith
Event Date:
2026-06-06
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2026-06-06
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:28
End Time:
22:15
Number of Observers:
4
Primary Observer:
Karen Smith
Additional Observers:
Chris DeJaegher, Suzy Downing, Dale Higdon
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:
Button bush, Sweetgum trees, arrowhead, Japanese privet, red maples
Elevation (meters):
308
Area Searched (hectares):
.5
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Parking lot lights
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Parking lot lights
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
12mm, brush pile to the right of the bird blind, assorted hardwood pieces.
Specimen Voucher Number:
7
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:43
Last Flash Time:
21:45
First Flash Temp (F):
77
Last Flash Temp (F):
77
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
5
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
5
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Collected of of a brush pile
Male Flash Behavior:
one and done
Female Flash Behavior:
none
