Observation: Phausis
Primary Observer:
Jory Fleming
Event Date:
2026-06-02
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Audubon Dolin Hill
Province/State:
South Carolina
Event Date:
2026-06-02
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:00
End Time:
23:15
Number of Observers:
4
Primary Observer:
Jory Fleming
Additional Observers:
Carson Love, Rachel Schutes, Chambers English
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):
40.7
Area Searched (hectares):
1
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:
Minimal ALAN. Some minor skyglow from direction of City of Columbia.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
phausis
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Body length 4.5mm.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:00
Last Flash Time:
22:10
First Flash Temp (F):
71
Last Flash Temp (F):
71
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Blue
Flash Pattern Period:
8
Flash Duration:
6
Flash Interval:
0
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Along the trail, in areas with limited understory but dark due to dense canopy. Some were also observed underneath bushes which made additional small areas darker (shielded moonlight).
Male Flash Behavior:
Observed glowing for extended periods, while flying slowly at low heights (near ground, up to 4 feet maximum).
