Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Elaine

Event Date:

2025-07-05

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

W.J. Freeman Park

Province/State:

Tennessee

Event Date:

2025-07-05

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:44

End Time:

22:31

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Elaine

Additional Observers:

NA

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story

Habitat Type Notes:

 

Elevation (meters):

88

Area Searched (hectares):

0.0002

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes

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:

11-50

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:44

Last Flash Time:

22:31

First Flash Temp (F):

84

Last Flash Temp (F):

82

Flashes in Pattern:

4

Flash Color:

Unknown

Flash Pattern Period:

12

Flash Duration:

1

Flash Interval:

2

Male Height Zone:

High (over 8 ft)

Flash Location:

flashes were visible in trees, all data supplied is a post-hoc estimate by a novice

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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