Observation: Photuris frontalis
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2022-06-01
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Harris Shoals Park, Watkinsville
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2022-06-01
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:45
End Time:
22:50
Number of Observers:
3
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
Gordon Ward, Rob Tiffin
Target Species Genus:
Photuris
Target Species Species:
forresti
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Shrubby marsh upstream from a dam on Call's Creek. Flora include alder, red maple, arrow arum, and jewelweed.
Elevation (meters):
200
Area Searched (hectares):
0.5
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Only skyglow in wetland interior. Trespass and glare from houses and streetlights at the edges.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
50+
Genus:
Photuris
Species:
frontalis
Observation Notes:
Began flashing in the upland forest understory along paths of Harris Shoals Park between sunset (8:39 PM) and 9 PM. Photographed on 5mm square grid.
FP fields are approximate.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:50
Last Flash Time:
22:50
First Flash Temp (F):
77
Last Flash Temp (F):
77
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
0.6
Flash Duration:
0.1
Flash Interval:
0.5
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Low in understory of hardwood forest.
Male Flash Behavior:
Small, quick, low flashes that are pale yellow colored. Intermittently synchronous.
Female Flash Behavior:
Not observed.
