Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Michelle Carnahan

Event Date:

2025-06-28

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Home

Province/State:

South Carolina

Event Date:

2025-06-28

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

20:55

End Time:

21:01

Number of Observers:

4

Primary Observer:

Michelle Carnahan

Additional Observers:

Jacob Perkins, Owen Wilson, Matt Blackwell

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:

 

Elevation (meters):

Unk

Area Searched (hectares):

I sat in my chair and saw them

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: 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

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

Roughly half and inch give/take) in body length, they bl8nked all over the yard here and there, but stopped around the time it got too dark to see about 4 ft in front. They blink about often in our backyard.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

20:50

Last Flash Time:

21:09

First Flash Temp (F):

High 80s

Last Flash Temp (F):

High 80s

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Green

Flash Pattern Period:

Unk (don't understand this question)

Flash Duration:

~15 sec

Flash Interval:

Unk (didnt measure)

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

I really dont know how to answer the majority of the questions. I just know yall want vids and I took one for ya. 🤷‍♀️

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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