Observation: Photuris forresti
Primary Observer:
Shelley Henry
Event Date:
2026-06-01
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
North Carolina
Event Date:
2026-06-01
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:15
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Shelley Henry
Additional Observers:
N/A
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
>1000
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Pond like vegetation, Arrowhead, etc. Woods around pond.
Elevation (meters):
518
Area Searched (hectares):
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:
No artificial lights
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
photuris
Species:
forresti
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:15
Last Flash Time:
23:30
First Flash Temp (F):
Varied over a few weeks
Last Flash Temp (F):
Varied over a few weeks
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
Need to watch videos to determine
Flash Duration:
Need to watch videos to determine
Flash Interval:
Need to watch videos to determine
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashes came from underneath firefly.
