Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Robert Hindle

Event Date:

2025-07-01

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

OttRef

Province/State:

Ontario

Event Date:

2025-07-01

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

20:30

End Time:

21:45

Number of Observers:

5Àaron, Sarah,

Primary Observer:

Robert Hindle

Additional Observers:

Aaron, Sarah, Thomas, Scott

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

50-100

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

Clematis, hosta, cedar hedge and horse chestnut.

Elevation (meters):

600

Area Searched (hectares):

1

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
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:

Fireworks just started for Canada Day.

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

11-50

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

Scan of backyard north to east to south to west and back north was on each fence area.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:10

Last Flash Time:

21:55

First Flash Temp (F):

84

Last Flash Temp (F):

84

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

White

Flash Pattern Period:

1.5

Flash Duration:

0.5

Flash Interval:

1.5

Male Height Zone:

High (over 8 ft)

Flash Location:

From ground levels on East side fence. Ground level to 16' along back cedar and horse chestnut hedge/fence. 2' up on western fence and deck-patio.

Male Flash Behavior:

Can't tell difference.

Female Flash Behavior:

Unknown

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