Observation: Pyractomena dispersa
Primary Observer:
Matthew Moskwik
Event Date:
2024-04-16
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Chapel Hill Hayfield
Province/State:
North Carolina
Event Date:
2024-04-16
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:40
End Time:
21:30
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Matthew Moskwik
Additional Observers:
NA
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:
Hay field; last year this site was mowed in early May.
Elevation (meters):
163
Area Searched (hectares):
1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Street Lights: Yes
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
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Vehicle traffic along the roads caused light glare periodically. Fireflies would stop displaying when vehicles drove by.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Pyractomena
Species:
dispersa
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:40
Last Flash Time:
21:30
First Flash Temp (F):
71
Last Flash Temp (F):
73
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Orange
Flash Pattern Period:
~3
Flash Duration:
not measured
Flash Interval:
not measured
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Flash pattern consisted of yellow-orange flickers every ~3 seconds. Males flew at or slightly above grass tops.
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
Status Changes
| DATE | USER | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-18 19:02:35 | Matthew Moskwik | ->unreviewed |
