Observation: Photuris
Primary Observer:
Scout Hogan
Event Date:
2026-05-07
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Playa Linda
Province/State:
Florida
Event Date:
2026-05-07
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:40
End Time:
22:40
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Scout Hogan
Additional Observers:
Amanda Hipps
target_species_genus:
pyractomena
target_species_species:
ecostata
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Tidal Marsh - Salt marsh or brackish marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Dominant plant species includes mangroves, sea purslane, various grasses
Elevation (meters):
1
Area Searched (hectares):
1.29
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
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:
Across from Kennedy Space Center, a lot of flashing lights and aircraft
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
We believe all observed individuals were of the same species due to flashing pattern. We only caught one individual and were not able to get it down to species.
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:
Along vegetation lines and over the water. They were also observed in the parking lot.
Male Flash Behavior:
3 flashes that together were 2 -2.5 seconds for a duration of 0.25 seconds for each flash
