Observation: Photuris douglasae
Primary Observer:
Ellie Shultz
Event Date:
2026-07-25
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Florida
Event Date:
2026-07-25
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:55
End Time:
22:40
Number of Observers:
7
Primary Observer:
Ellie Shultz
Additional Observers:
Tiffani Money, Kristen, Genevieve Longmire, Connor Wagner, Kaylee Jones, Jeanelle Jones
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Observers stayed on elevated path that was bordered by the marsh. A lot of saltmarsh mallow, southern live oak trees on elevated area of path, swamp dock, leafy bladderwort, scarlet rose mallow has been observed here before, alligator flag
Elevation (meters):
6
Area Searched (hectares):
50
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:
There was still some lightning in the distance.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
photuris
Species:
douglasae
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:55
Last Flash Time:
22:40
First Flash Temp (F):
82.7
Last Flash Temp (F):
81
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
3.55
Flash Duration:
.01
Flash Interval:
.14
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Fireflies were flying over the marsh and occasionally flew over us on the trail that intersects the marsh.
