Observation: Pyractomena dispersa
Primary Observer:
Kevin Burls
Event Date:
2024-07-11
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Wayne E Kirch Wildlife Management Area
Province/State:
Nevada
Event Date:
2024-07-11
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:25
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Kevin Burls
Additional Observers:
Cynthia Scholl
target_species_genus:
pyractomena
target_species_species:
dispersa
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
large area of semi-wet meadow and mashland below dam road. Had grasses, rushes, cattails, likely others.
Elevation (meters):
1571
Area Searched (hectares):
5
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
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): 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:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
pyractomena
Species:
dispersa
Observation Notes:
about 50-100 feet south of dam road. Seemed likely to be end of season for this population; I have heard it can be larger.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:46
Last Flash Time:
22:00
First Flash Temp (F):
86
Last Flash Temp (F):
83
Flashes in Pattern:
4
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
10-30
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Some flashing from ground, some from air at chest height
Male Flash Behavior:
some swooping but some in steady flight
