Observation: Photuris
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2023-05-23
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Province/State:
South Carolina
Event Date:
2023-05-23
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
22:45
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
Lynn Faust
Target Species Genus:
Photinus
Target Species Species:
acuminatus
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Shrubby bog along shoreline of Wattacoo Lake. Plants included chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia), Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica), red maple (Acer rubrum), smooth alder (Alnus serrulata), black gum (Nyssa sylvatica), mountain sweet pitcher plant (Sarracenia jonesii), sphagnum moss, and sweetgum.
Elevation (meters):
340
Area Searched (hectares):
0.3
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:
No appreciable Artificial Light at Night. The mostly clear skies and partial moonlight likely made sky glow less noticeable.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Possibly Photuris tremulans, but not enough FP details to confirm.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:15
Last Flash Time:
21:45
First Flash Temp (F):
63
Last Flash Temp (F):
60
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
Not recorded
Flash Duration:
Not recorded
Flash Interval:
Not recorded
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Over the meadow and shrubs and along the forest margin.
Male Flash Behavior:
Did not record details, but was a single flasher.
Female Flash Behavior:
Not observed.
