Observation: Photuris
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:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Eve caught this one after specimen # 1. This was right after 10:18 pm. The lantern makes me think it is a female. It was 6-8 ft up, and the flash was yellow-green.
Specimen Voucher Number:
18
