Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Molly Gluck

Event Date:

2025-05-29

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Home

Province/State:

Virginia

Event Date:

2025-05-29

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:43

End Time:

22:00

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

Molly Gluck

Additional Observers:

Griffin Gluck

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

Neighborhood on the Chesapeake bay

Elevation (meters):

10

Area Searched (hectares):

1

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No

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): No

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

1

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

One little guy by a car flashing

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:46

Last Flash Time:

22:00

First Flash Temp (F):

70

Last Flash Temp (F):

70

Flashes in Pattern:

>4

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

Unknown

Flash Duration:

1

Flash Interval:

Unknown

Male Height Zone:

Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

Unknkwn

Male Flash Behavior:

Unkown

Female Flash Behavior:

Unknown

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