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Observation: Pyractomena dispersa
Primary Observer:
Ron Day
Event Date:
2024-06-27
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Aker Lake
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2024-06-27
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:50
End Time:
21:30
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Ron Day
Additional Observers:
Cheryl Mollohan
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:
Springs and wet meadows with standing and slow moving water and sedge community down to a small dammed lake surrounded by burned conifer forest which is being salvage logged. There is a lot of fly fishing activity at the lake, some camping.
Elevation (meters):
2700
Area Searched (hectares):
1.3
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
50+
Genus:
Pyractomena
Species:
dispersa
Observation Notes:
Flying over the water and sitting in low vegetation around the edge of the lake.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:27
Last Flash Time:
21:10
First Flash Temp (F):
62.4
Last Flash Temp (F):
62.2
Flashes in Pattern:
3
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
Not recorded
Flash Duration:
Not recorded
Flash Interval:
Not recorded
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flash is a 3 flash then sputter. Flying primarily over the open standing water.
