Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Tracy

Event Date:

2025-07-06

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

cottage

Province/State:

Ontario

Event Date:

2025-07-06

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

00:00

End Time:

00:05

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

Tracy

Additional Observers:

Magda

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

50-100

Habitat Type:

Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream

Habitat Type Notes:

Spruce, pine, cedar, hemlock, birch, maple, ferns

Elevation (meters):

na

Area Searched (hectares):

 

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:

1

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

12:00

Last Flash Time:

00:04

First Flash Temp (F):

22

Last Flash Temp (F):

22

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

White

Flash Pattern Period:

0

Flash Duration:

.5

Flash Interval:

1

Male Height Zone:

High (over 8 ft)

Flash Location:

Over the edge of the lake and into the trees.

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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