Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Ann C Taylor

Event Date:

2024-06-25

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Undisclosed

Province/State:

Massachusetts

Event Date:

2024-06-25

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:19

End Time:

21:30

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Ann C Taylor

Additional Observers:

N/A

target_species_genus:

unknown

target_species_species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

Backyard, maples, elms, ashes, various honeysuckles and evergreens,

Elevation (meters):

0

Area Searched (hectares):

.1

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
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): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

With Flash Data

Number Observed:

2-10

genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

I couldn't get close enough to catch one.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:17

Last Flash Time:

21:30

First Flash Temp (F):

71

Last Flash Temp (F):

71

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

1

Flash Duration:

1

Flash Interval:

5

Male Height Zone:

High (over 8 ft)

Flash Location:

I am not sure

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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