Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2026-05-28
Status:
Unreviewed
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:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
This was in the wetland off the beaverpond trail.
Reagan's voice recording HLCSP 6.
These were noted to have a slow flash, even though the recorded duration may not accurately reflect that.
There were also a ton of flashers in the treetops at this location.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:42
Last Flash Time:
22:45
First Flash Temp (F):
75
Last Flash Temp (F):
75
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
3.39
Flash Duration:
0.25
Flash Interval:
2.92
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Over the wetland.
Male Flash Behavior:
Saw 3 yellow slow flashes.
