These seasonal field notes document Photuris frontalis activity in Southeast Louisiana year by year. They include observations on flash behavior, habitat, timing, weather, and the search for females. Each season built on the last. Gradually, patterns emerged that would have been easy to miss in a single year alone.
Field Observations of Female Photuris frontalis – A focused summary of confirmed female Photuris frontalis observations. These include multiple seasons of observations. Notes cover habitat, flashing behavior, and courtship-related aspects.
2023 Observations – This was the season where close observation became intentional. It was also the season where the first confirmed female changed the direction of the work.
2024 Observations – It was a major turning-point year. The observations included stronger behavioral insights. There was a confirmed female and one of the clearest courtship records in the field notes.
2025 Observations – The season was frustrating but revealing. It was shaped by weather and false alarms. Multiple confirmed females were found low along underbrush and wooded edges.
2026 Observations – The 2026 season has just begun with no site of the Snappies yet. Will update you here with further developments.