Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Myriam Lavoie

Event Date:

2024-07-03

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Maison Calais

Province/State:

Quebec

Event Date:

2024-07-03

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:07

End Time:

21:15

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Myriam Lavoie

Additional Observers:

 

Target Species Genus:

 

Target Species Species:

 

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

mixed grass, hemerocalis, rhubarb, cedar tree, Marigold, what looks like smooth sumac and little decorative trees and garden vegetables.

Elevation (meters):

21

Area Searched (hectares):

 

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No

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:

Not Dark enough yet for artificial lights to be on.

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

Body were not seen up close.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

20:45

Last Flash Time:

21:15

First Flash Temp (F):

approx.21

Last Flash Temp (F):

approx.20

Flashes in Pattern:

3

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

9

Flash Duration:

1

Flash Interval:

3

Male Height Zone:

Low (0-3 ft)

Flash Location:

near shades of plants.

Male Flash Behavior:

Treading sparcely in an area about 3 meters around shade of plants.

Female Flash Behavior:

if the female was the one immobile in plants, one second flash every now and then, at least 2 seconds inbetween.

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