Observation: Phausis reticulata
Primary Observer:
Jory Fleming
Event Date:
2026-06-13
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Fontana Village
Province/State:
North Carolina
Event Date:
2026-06-13
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:30
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
15
Primary Observer:
Jory Fleming
Additional Observers:
Unknown.
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
500-1000
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Note that the Phausis was observed on a montane forest trail that is quite dark due to overstory from trees, and open understory. The photuris species was observed over a meadow environment, in an opening surrounded by trees.
Elevation (meters):
600
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:
This site is removed from the road and buildings, and has nearly no ALAN.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
phausis
Species:
reticulata
Observation Notes:
~6mm. Observed along the mountain trail, preferring in particular pockets of darkness. Note timing corresponds to the event and not survey.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:35
Last Flash Time:
22:00
First Flash Temp (F):
unknown
Last Flash Temp (F):
unknown
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
unknown
Flash Duration:
10
Flash Interval:
unknown
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Long glows, from 5 to 30 seconds, while flying low in a lazy and meandering fashion.
