Observation: Photuris
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2026-06-08
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Sapelo Island Wetland
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2026-06-08
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:30
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
7
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Additional Observers:
Reagan, Anna, Alex Anne, Lily, Leah, Eve, and Emily
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
umbratus
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Tidal Marsh - Salt marsh or brackish marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Salt marsh habitat. Fiddler crabs were all around.
Elevation (meters):
4
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): 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:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
This one flew on my face. I think it was attracted to the light of my headlamp when we were organizing gear by the truck. It didn't show a flash pattern, but we scooped it up since it was the only one we saw for the night. I think it's female.
Specimen Voucher Number:
13
