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Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Andrea L Simokonis
Event Date:
2025-05-19
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Massachusetts
Event Date:
2025-05-19
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
00:40
End Time:
01:34
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Andrea L Simokonis
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
unknown
Target Species Species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Suburban neighborhood with meadows and farms. Open space with maples, pines, birch and ash trees surrounded by moss, wetlands and ground cover.
Elevation (meters):
100
Area Searched (hectares):
NA
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): Yes
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:
2-10
Genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Appeared to be mating. Observed from a distance.
I saw a nymph in my house the day prior.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
00:18
Last Flash Time:
01:48
First Flash Temp (F):
52
Last Flash Temp (F):
52
Flashes in Pattern:
2
Flash Color:
Blue
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
10
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
In my backyard. Under maple trees, near the stone wall.
