Observation: Photinus consimilis
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2026-05-17
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Beidler Forest Sanctuary- powerline corridor
Province/State:
South Carolina
Event Date:
2026-05-17
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:04
End Time:
22:17
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
NA
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
A 100ft-wide powerline corridor through bottomland hardwood forest and cypress-tupelo swamp. Low wet areas were dominated by lizard's tail plant (Saururus cernuus). Tall grasses and blackberry brambles in the higher areas.
Elevation (meters):
16
Area Searched (hectares):
0.3
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
photinus
Species:
consimilis
Observation Notes:
About 10 mm long. Multi-pulse flash patterns (4-6 pulses) emitted over open wet areas with lizard's tail. FP observations at 9:15 PM, 9:20, 9:25,
