Observation: Photuris potomaca
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:
photuris
Species:
potomaca
Observation Notes:
Body length 10.5mm. Observed near low elevation habitats, congregating near wetlands trees adjacent to small creeks which emptied into the nearby river.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:10
Last Flash Time:
22:20
First Flash Temp (F):
69.6
Last Flash Temp (F):
69.6
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
0.65
Flash Duration:
0.25
Flash Interval:
0.4
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashing only near trees. Flying at a higher elevation of about 8-12 feet, netted when descended to about 6 feet. Males appeared to flash very close together.
Male Flash Behavior:
The flash appeared white at a distance, but green when viewed up close. No observed dark period to the pattern recorded below, 10+ times prior to netting.
Female Flash Behavior:
Status Changes
| DATE | USER | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-04 03:10:51 | Jory Fleming | ->unreviewed |
