Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Ian West
Event Date:
2024-05-25
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
West clear creek wilderness
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2024-05-25
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:26
End Time:
21:25
Number of Observers:
5
Primary Observer:
Ian West
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
seen inside the canyon along West clear creek
Elevation (meters):
3752
Area Searched (hectares):
1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
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:
The only artificial light was from a small fire
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
This was initially recorded as a video of the flashing, but I was unable to upload .mov files.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:26
Last Flash Time:
21:30
First Flash Temp (F):
72°
Last Flash Temp (F):
72°
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
The flash pattern details are unknown to me, unfortunately I did not get a long enough video of the insect to determine this in post.
Male Flash Behavior:
Unknown
Female Flash Behavior:
Unknown
