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Observation: Pyractomena ecostata
Primary Observer:
Brian Gisinger
Event Date:
2025-08-09
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Cattus Island County Park
Province/State:
New Jersey
Event Date:
2025-08-09
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:00
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Brian Gisinger
Additional Observers:
Nick Mazur
Target Species Genus:
Pyractomena
Target Species Species:
ecostata
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
500-1000
Habitat Type:
Tidal Marsh - Salt marsh or brackish marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Dominated by Phragmites australis, Spartina alterniflora, and Spartina patens.
Elevation (meters):
0-7
Area Searched (hectares):
10.8
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Pyractomena
Species:
ecostata
Observation Notes:
Occurred mostly deeper in the marsh, away from the edges. None observed among Phragmites australis. Noticeably less were observed than the week prior, but still in the 11-50 range. Around 15-20 were observed.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:40
Last Flash Time:
22:30
First Flash Temp (F):
70
Last Flash Temp (F):
70
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
9-10
Flash Duration:
0.5
Flash Interval:
9-10
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashing occurred mostly above Spartina patens, but would perch on S. alterniflora.
Male Flash Behavior:
Flashes were brief, but longer than a quick blink and single.
