Observation: Photinus brimleyi

Observation: Photinus brimleyi

Primary Observer:

Reagan Montalvo

Event Date:

2026-07-03

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

Undisclosed

Province/State:

Georgia

Event Date:

2026-07-03

Time of Day:

Day-Time

Start Time:

19:00

End Time:

19:10

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Reagan Montalvo

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Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

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Elevation (meters):

1070

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Observation

Observation Type:

Without Flash Data

Number Observed:

1

genus:

photinus

Species:

brimleyi

Observation Notes:

Looks kind of like a Snappy Sync, but the scutellum is dark. Caught in spider web. Was barely alive when i took pictures.

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