Observation: Pyractomena dispersa
Primary Observer:
Kevin Burls
Event Date:
2024-07-13
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Spring Valley State Park
Province/State:
Nevada
Event Date:
2024-07-13
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:22
End Time:
22:15
Number of Observers:
4
Primary Observer:
Kevin Burls
Additional Observers:
Cynthia Scholl, Roger Scholl, Marlyn Scholl
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:
Grass dominated meadow leading to wet meadow with some open water and semi-permanent watercourses. Many springs throughout meadow.
Elevation (meters):
1785
Area Searched (hectares):
3
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
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
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:
50+
genus:
pyractomena
Species:
dispersa
Observation Notes:
Many more than last night, better wind conditions. Seemed to extend far into the marshy area that was too wet to access
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:55
Last Flash Time:
22:15
First Flash Temp (F):
69
Last Flash Temp (F):
69
Flashes in Pattern:
4
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
3-4
Flash Duration:
.5
Flash Interval:
.5
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Some over grassy area but more in wetter areas that were harder to access. Most flying but some flashing from ground
Male Flash Behavior:
Four quick flashes, mostly in steady flight but some swooping.
