Observation: Photinus acuminatus
Primary Observer:
Reagan Montalvo
Event Date:
2026-06-22
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2026-06-22
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
20:45
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Reagan Montalvo
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
My backyard is on the edge of a forest that also has a nearby stream.
Elevation (meters):
258
Area Searched (hectares):
1/8
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
acuminatus
Observation Notes:
I scooped this female up at dusk (around 8:30pm) while letting my dogs out. I did not get a flash pattern since I wasn't in the survey mindset. It resembles a Pointy-lobed or a Fl Sprite to me. It is very small (just under 8mm). She was flashing around other individuals at about 2-3 ft up by the forest edge.
