Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Miriam Bonk

Event Date:

2025-06-20

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

St. Mary's College of Southern Maryland

Province/State:

Maryland

Event Date:

2025-06-20

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

20:43

End Time:

20:56

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Miriam Bonk

Additional Observers:

 

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

25-50

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

Fig trees, pines, oak, bushes

Elevation (meters):

30 ft above sea level

Area Searched (hectares):

College campus near outside stage . Approximately 30 square yards

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:

Building lights 100 feet away

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

Sticking to the shadows and under tree canopy

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

20:43

Last Flash Time:

20:49

First Flash Temp (F):

81 F

Last Flash Temp (F):

80 F

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

3

Flash Duration:

1

Flash Interval:

3

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

Under trees

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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