Observation: Photinus
Primary Observer:
Elizabeth Mountcastle
Event Date:
2026-05-30
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Parker Creek Area of Lake Martin, Alabama
Province/State:
Alabama
Event Date:
2026-05-30
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:25
End Time:
21:30
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Elizabeth Mountcastle
Additional Observers:
N/A
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
17
Area Searched (hectares):
2.023
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:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
Last Flash Time:
First Flash Temp (F):
Last Flash Temp (F):
Flashes in Pattern:
Flash Color:
Flash Pattern Period:
Flash Duration:
Flash Interval:
Male Height Zone:
Flash Location:
in the woods
Male Flash Behavior:
suspect male --3 flashes with 1 sec flash and 1 between then 10 seconds between this cycle
Female Flash Behavior:
Status Changes
| DATE | USER | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-26 21:16:45 | Elizabeth Mountcastle | ->unreviewed |
