Observation: Photuris versicolor
Primary Observer:
Scout Hogan
Event Date:
2026-04-28
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Tosohatchee WMA
Province/State:
Florida
Event Date:
2026-04-28
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:35
End Time:
22:01
Number of Observers:
4
Primary Observer:
Scout Hogan
Additional Observers:
Amanda Hipps, Paul Jacobs, Jennifer Callaghan
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:
Along a powerline corridor approaching the St. Johns River. Dominant plant species include cattails, (Typha spp), alligator flag (Thalia geniculata), caesarweed (Urena lobata).
Elevation (meters):
6
Area Searched (hectares):
4
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
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:
Faint sky glow
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
photuris
Species:
versicolor
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Flash Location:
over open freshwater wetland along the powerline road
