Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Theresa Thom

Event Date:

2025-07-06

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Mansion

Province/State:

New Brunswick

Event Date:

2025-07-06

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

23:09

End Time:

23:12

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

Theresa Thom

Additional Observers:

Leigh Thom

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:

Birch, maple and conifer trees

Elevation (meters):

3

Area Searched (hectares):

.2

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Fairy lights in trees

Artificial Light Types

Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No

Artificial Light Notes:

Solar fairy lights glowing moderately

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

1

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

Flashing and dipping, then flashing and dipping

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

23:09

Last Flash Time:

23:12

First Flash Temp (F):

67

Last Flash Temp (F):

67

Flashes in Pattern:

2

Flash Color:

White

Flash Pattern Period:

1

Flash Duration:

2

Flash Interval:

4

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

Flashes over top of small conifer trees planted in backyard

Male Flash Behavior:

Flashing and dipping, then flashing and dipping again

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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