Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Kayla Ingram

Event Date:

2025-06-14

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Home

Province/State:

North Carolina

Event Date:

2025-06-14

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

02:30

End Time:

02:35

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Kayla Ingram

Additional Observers:

NA

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

Pretty developed, but quiet neighborhood. We don't do much light, as everyone has a different sleep schedule. Mostly native plants between houses, but several non-native ones in gardens. Not many trees in the neighborhood, but small bits of woods around the edges.

Elevation (meters):

It was in my house

Area Searched (hectares):

Idk. It was in my house.

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes

Artificial Light Types

Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No

Artificial Light Notes:

Dark neighborhood with 1 streetlight total. Most lights inside were off.

Observation

Observation Type:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

Black body, yellow glowing bit that didn't flash, and fast crawling

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