Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2026-06-09
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Sapelo Nanny Goat Beach
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2026-06-09
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:48
End Time:
22:59
Number of Observers:
7
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Additional Observers:
Reagan, Anna, Alex Anne, Lily, Leah, Eve, Emily
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
umbratus
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Freshwater wetland in dunes by the Nanny Goat Beach.
Elevation (meters):
3
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): 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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
This one was caught, but flew away.
I did not get a FP for the one that was caught. It was noted to be similar to one in Reagan's voice recording 6 (recorded right before), which I will put in this observation.
Flashes look white from afar, but green up close.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:10
Last Flash Time:
22:13
First Flash Temp (F):
78
Last Flash Temp (F):
78
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
3.28
Flash Duration:
0.22
Flash Interval:
3.06
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
8 ft up. Most that flashed around this time were in the 3-8 ft range.
Male Flash Behavior:
Flying horizontally, single flashes. I recorded 5 flashes before it flew away.
