Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

tracey

Event Date:

2025-05-26

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Home

Province/State:

Pennsylvania

Event Date:

2025-05-26

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

20:36

End Time:

20:41

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

tracey

Additional Observers:

Cg

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

pensylvanica

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story

Habitat Type Notes:

 

Elevation (meters):

297

Area Searched (hectares):

1

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:

2-10

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

First sighting of the season.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

20:39

Last Flash Time:

20:44

First Flash Temp (F):

72

Last Flash Temp (F):

72

Flashes in Pattern:

2

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

4

Flash Duration:

2

Flash Interval:

2

Male Height Zone:

High (over 8 ft)

Flash Location:

Understory

Male Flash Behavior:

See above

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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