Observation: Photuris frontalis
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2026-05-28
Status:
Verified





Survey
Site Name:
Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2026-05-28
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:12
End Time:
23:15
Number of Observers:
12
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Additional Observers:
Reagan, Anna, Alex Anne, Sam, Madi, Jarrod, Lily, Ari, Andrew, Victoria, Rhiannon, Genevieve
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
We also surveyed the surrounding forest.
Elevation (meters):
212
Area Searched (hectares):
2
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): 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
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Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
photuris
Species:
frontalis
Observation Notes:
We let this one go since it was another Snappy Sync.
Quick chest height, syncronous. On wooded hill above wetland. Alex Anne caught 3.
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