Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Lisandra

Event Date:

2025-06-30

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Hometown

Province/State:

Massachusetts

Event Date:

2025-06-30

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:05

End Time:

21:12

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Lisandra

Additional Observers:

N/A

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

250-500

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

Backyard of home; roses, peonies, assorted shrubs, hostas, lilies, and milkweed

Elevation (meters):

282

Area Searched (hectares):

0.101

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No

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): No

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

Unknown as it was too dark to see actual body of firefly

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:04

Last Flash Time:

21:11

First Flash Temp (F):

73

Last Flash Temp (F):

73

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

1

Flash Duration:

1

Flash Interval:

2

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

Roughly 3 to 4 feet from grass/ground, away from the house and closer to the back and right side of the backyard.

Male Flash Behavior:

N/A

Female Flash Behavior:

N/A

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