Observation: Pyropyga nigricans
Primary Observer:
Rachel Irvin
Event Date:
2023-07-20
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Wheeler Farm
Province/State:
Utah
Event Date:
2023-07-20
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:00
End Time:
21:45
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Rachel Irvin
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
pyropyga
target_species_species:
nigricans
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Park/working farm that resides next to a main street and a large creek. Two large gardens exist on the property with plants like peas, beans, squash, leafy greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, etc. A lot of invasive species like bindweed, thistle, and sunflowers are scattered through the property. This small area, dedicated as a garden for Utah State University, specifically had a lot of coneflowers and sunflowers.
Elevation (meters):
1339
Area Searched (hectares):
0.2649
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): 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:
East of the sighting is a very dark area with trails and Little Cottonwood creek. West of the sighting is a large barn with bright lights and a parking lot with flood lights.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
pyropyga
Species:
nigricans
Observation Notes:
Specimens very small, exact size not known. Found sitting on sunflower leaves and stems. May have seen one flying, but not 100% confident-flight did look like firefly style. Waited until dark to see if flashing began and it never did.
