Observation: Pyractomena dispersa
Primary Observer:
Kevin Burls
Event Date:
2023-07-09
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Nevada
Event Date:
2023-07-09
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:50
End Time:
21:25
Number of Observers:
4
Primary Observer:
Kevin Burls
Additional Observers:
Cynthia Scholl, Josh Jahner, Heather Conder
target_species_genus:
pyractomena
target_species_species:
dispersa
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Spring source and meadow immediately surrounding, near main Lehman Creek. Large Urtica dioica patches, Mimulus, some juniper surrounding, and trees at eastern edge.
Elevation (meters):
2008
Area Searched (hectares):
0.1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Faint light from nearby houses and street lights on private property. Light from vehicles is sometimes worse along park entrance road.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
pyractomena
Species:
dispersa
Observation Notes:
All individuals flashing from vegetation.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:01
Last Flash Time:
21:23
First Flash Temp (F):
65
Last Flash Temp (F):
64
Flashes in Pattern:
4
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
300-600
Flash Duration:
0.1
Flash Interval:
0.2
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
All flashes from vegetation.
Male Flash Behavior:
4 quick flashes, sometimes with a "trail" on the last flash.
Female Flash Behavior:
Unable to distinguish in this setting.
