Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Emerson

Event Date:

2025-07-08

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Bloomington

Province/State:

Indiana

Event Date:

2025-07-08

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:30

End Time:

21:45

Number of Observers:

4

Primary Observer:

Emerson

Additional Observers:

Natalia,Scena,kenzi

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:

 

Elevation (meters):

771

Area Searched (hectares):

1

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: Yes
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:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:30

Last Flash Time:

21:45

First Flash Temp (F):

77

Last Flash Temp (F):

77

Flashes in Pattern:

>4

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

8

Flash Duration:

1

Flash Interval:

8

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

in a open area infront of tree

Male Flash Behavior:

they flash every 8 to 10 seconds and the flashes last about 1 second

Female Flash Behavior:

did not observe any females

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