Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
JoLee Anderson
Event Date:
2026-06-13
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Mill Creek Nature Preserve
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2026-06-13
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:00
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
JoLee Anderson
Additional Observers:
Enrique Del Valle
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
308
Area Searched (hectares):
.5
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:
This firefly was in the tall grass above the marsh sitting on a leaf. There were many like this.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:17
Last Flash Time:
21:18
First Flash Temp (F):
80
Last Flash Temp (F):
80
Flashes in Pattern:
2
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
3
Flash Duration:
3
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
This was observed and captured sitting on a leaf. The flash was long.
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
I believe this is a female as it was not flashing above the vegetation. Flash would stay on for a few seconds before dimming.
