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
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photuris
Species:
frontalis
Observation Notes:
This was at the second site on the beaverpond trail over the wetland.
Reagan's voice recording HLCSP 6.
This flash pattern was a little inconsistent. The intervals between flashes varied from about half a second to a full second. I guessed it was a Snappy Single Sync by the overall pattern and flash color.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:32
Last Flash Time:
22:40
First Flash Temp (F):
75
Last Flash Temp (F):
75
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
White
Flash Pattern Period:
0.77
Flash Duration:
0.24
Flash Interval:
0.53
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Mid height flying horizontally over wetland.
Male Flash Behavior:
9 flashes flying horizontally over wetland.
