Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Amy Nicole Schneider

Event Date:

2023-07-10

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Firefly Meadow at Goat Willow Farm

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

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:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

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

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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