Observation: Pyractomena dispersa

Observation: Pyractomena dispersa

Primary Observer:

Alexandra Lenton

Event Date:

2025-07-08

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Little Valley Spring

Province/State:

Arizona

Event Date:

2025-07-08

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

20:17

End Time:

20:30

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

Alexandra Lenton

Additional Observers:

Enrique Sanchez

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

 

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream

Habitat Type Notes:

Little Valley spring feeds this wetland dominated by reeds in the middle of a post burn area with dead and down Ponderosa pine trees.

Elevation (meters):

2500

Area Searched (hectares):

 

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:

11-50

Genus:

Pyractomena

Species:

dispersa

Observation Notes:

Observed flashing triple flashing pattern.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

20:17

Last Flash Time:

20:30

First Flash Temp (F):

75

Last Flash Temp (F):

75

Flashes in Pattern:

3

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

5-6

Flash Duration:

1

Flash Interval:

1

Male Height Zone:

Low (0-3 ft)

Flash Location:

Above the wetland and in the surrounding area of Ponderosa pine trees and grass understory.

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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