Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Kimberley Enns-Hildebrand

Event Date:

2025-07-12

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Home

Province/State:

Ontario

Event Date:

2025-07-12

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:15

End Time:

21:45

Number of Observers:

3

Primary Observer:

Kimberley Enns-Hildebrand

Additional Observers:

Julia, Alex

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

250-500

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

Oak, maple, cedar, boxwood, locust, yew, hosta, spread, wisteria, sycamore, Linden, mint, basil, rosemary, tomatoes, lettuce

Elevation (meters):

0

Area Searched (hectares):

.135

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
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:

We sometimes have glare from a nearby sports field, but the lights were not on last night

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

50+

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

1-3 centimetres Flying all around vegetation, both low and high, shrubs and trees. They came very close to us, and we observed 100s of them flying around.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:15

Last Flash Time:

22:00

First Flash Temp (F):

74

Last Flash Temp (F):

74

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

White

Flash Pattern Period:

1

Flash Duration:

1

Flash Interval:

5

Male Height Zone:

Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)

Flash Location:

Not sure of male or female

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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