Observation: Photuris hebes
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2022-06-03
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Palmetto Trail, Pomaria
Province/State:
South Carolina
Event Date:
2022-06-03
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:32
End Time:
23:00
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
David Eargle
Target Species Genus:
Photuris
Target Species Species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
500-1000
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Rail trail through upland forest, crossing a few creeks and their floodplains. Hardwoods with some areas of pine.
Elevation (meters):
88
Area Searched (hectares):
1.29
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
hebes
Observation Notes:
This female was photographed at 10:00 PM. The coxae were pale and hind femora were also entirely pale, perhaps suggesting Photuris hebes.
Number observed is uncertain, as there were multiple single-flashing male Photuris species in the understory.
