Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Belle Morse

Event Date:

2025-07-16

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

 

Province/State:

Arizona

Event Date:

2025-07-16

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:10

End Time:

21:13

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

Belle Morse

Additional Observers:

Belle Morse Sierra Morse

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Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Shrub/Scrub - Arid, shrubs present and abundant

Habitat Type Notes:

Neighborhood in chaparral/ponderosa pine transition zone (glow worm was spotted in the chaparral/ juniper forest)

Elevation (meters):

1749.5

Area Searched (hectares):

 

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
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:

Some solar lights in the neighbor’s yard

Observation

Observation Type:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

1

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

1 glow worm on sidewalk near compacted soil driveway

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