Observation: Photinus obscurellus
Primary Observer:
Amanda Vrtis
Event Date:
2023-07-07
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Colorado
Event Date:
2023-07-07
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
03:30
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Amanda Vrtis
Additional Observers:
Owen Martin
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
9090
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
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): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
photinus
Species:
obscurellus
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:30
Last Flash Time:
03:30
First Flash Temp (F):
60
Last Flash Temp (F):
52
Flashes in Pattern:
2
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
2
Flash Duration:
>1
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
On grass tops
