Observation: Pyractomena
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2026-08-20
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Sweetwater Creek State Park Picnic Shelter 2 Beaver Dam
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2026-08-20
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
09:15
End Time:
23:00
Number of Observers:
6
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Additional Observers:
Reagan, Anna, Alex Anne, Josie, Andrew, and Adrian.
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:
Arrow arum and/or arrowhead present. Very muddy.
Elevation (meters):
277
Area Searched (hectares):
2
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Street Lights: Yes
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:
There was a major highway close by that had street lights. The sky was very bright.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
pyractomena
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Larva found on plant 6 inches up. In wetland habitat by beaver dam. Very muddy. Found around 10:30 pm.
Specimen Voucher Number:
1
