Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Megan Goss

Event Date:

2024-07-08

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Undisclosed

Province/State:

Missouri

Event Date:

2024-07-08

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

20:10

End Time:

08:15

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Megan Goss

Additional Observers:

NA

target_species_genus:

unknown

target_species_species:

 

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

 

Elevation (meters):

163

Area Searched (hectares):

0

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
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): No

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

With Flash Data

Number Observed:

2-10

genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

See attached picture for exact habitat. All flashes were in the woody area.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

20:10

Last Flash Time:

20:15

First Flash Temp (F):

71

Last Flash Temp (F):

71

Flashes in Pattern:

3

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

~2

Flash Duration:

<1

Flash Interval:

<1

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

Wooded area between two houses

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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