Observation: Pleotomus
Primary Observer:
Mary Dobberstine
Event Date:
2026-09-15
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Province/State:
Texas
Event Date:
2026-09-15
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:03
End Time:
21:15
Number of Observers:
4
Primary Observer:
Mary Dobberstine
Additional Observers:
Nick Towns, Alyssa Goforth, Leda Parker
target_species_genus:
photuris
target_species_species:
billbrowni
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Bottomland hardwood forest with oaks, hackberry, sweetgum, and pine, transitioning to a bald cypress swamp along Lake Anahuac. The survey route follows a paved trail and boardwalk through these wooded habitats.
Elevation (meters):
7.9
Area Searched (hectares):
4.3
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
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:
The main road is quite a distance - but occasionally vehicle lights pass by.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
pleotomus
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Various instars of pleotomus including one the size of a pinpoint. Found glowing along the Bird Blind Trail. Very exposed on the ground.
