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Observation: Pyractomena borealis
Primary Observer:
Beth Ozbun
Event Date:
2025-03-26
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
IRWP
Province/State:
Arkansas
Event Date:
2025-03-26
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:30
End Time:
21:30
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Beth Ozbun
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
Pyractomena
Target Species Species:
borealis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Deciduous trees, older and new plantings. Flat grassy lawn that surrounds a spring fed fish runs that leads to a small lake.
Elevation (meters):
450.88
Area Searched (hectares):
.72
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Light trespass from street lights and buildings along the street.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
1
Genus:
Pyractomena
Species:
borealis
Observation Notes:
In the trees, mid way up the hill, moving horizontally
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:40
Last Flash Time:
20:41
First Flash Temp (F):
68
Last Flash Temp (F):
68
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Orange
Flash Pattern Period:
1.7
Flash Duration:
.25
Flash Interval:
1.5
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
In the tree range, mid, not at the top
Male Flash Behavior:
It looked like it was doing a survey.
