Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Amy Nicole Schneider
Event Date:
2023-07-10
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Colorado
Event Date:
2023-07-10
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:15
End Time:
23:45
Number of Observers:
Michael Huling
Primary Observer:
Amy Nicole Schneider
Additional Observers:
Guests were present for several events where the fireflies were visible.
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
We have a stream and a large meadow with tall grasses, shrubs, cottonwoods, willows and milkweed galore.
Elevation (meters):
5,200
Area Searched (hectares):
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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
We have found dead fireflies (looks like killed by birds) that are approximately 1/2" long.
These are flashing fireflies.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:43
Last Flash Time:
22:02
First Flash Temp (F):
unkown
Last Flash Temp (F):
unknown
Flashes in Pattern:
3
Flash Color:
Unknown
Flash Pattern Period:
3 flashes in 10 seconds
Flash Duration:
1/2 of a second
Flash Interval:
1 flash every couple seconds
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
along the tall grass
along our fence line about 5 feet high
up in the trees at least 15 feet above
