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Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Jessica Ratte
Event Date:
2025-07-02
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Province/State:
Ontario
Event Date:
2025-07-02
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:00
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Jessica Ratte
Additional Observers:
Kurt Kosubek
Target Species Genus:
Target Species Species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
NA
Area Searched (hectares):
All tall grasses near the creek
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
patio string lights and the setting sun
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
patio string lights and the setting sun
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
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:
11-50
Genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
In sparse areas they flew in a disersed pattern and in crowded tall grasses they circled around dancing.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:18
Last Flash Time:
22:30
First Flash Temp (F):
24
Last Flash Temp (F):
22
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Orange
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
unknown
Flash Interval:
4
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
On their butt? Lol Some were 3 feet up in dense forest near logs and others in tall grass where the ground was very damp.
