Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Jesse

Event Date:

2025-06-08

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Homebase

Province/State:

Missouri

Event Date:

2025-06-08

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:36

End Time:

21:36

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Jesse

Additional Observers:

 

Target Species Genus:

Prolutacea

Target Species Species:

pulsator

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

Clover and dandelion

Elevation (meters):

1

Area Searched (hectares):

.5

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Static String lighting

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:

A boxed in porch with 2 inch led bulb string lighting spaced 2 feet apart.that are static and always on.

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

They were Pygoluciola qingyu 1 inch long.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:50

Last Flash Time:

21:59

First Flash Temp (F):

I am sorry I don't know

Last Flash Temp (F):

I am sorry I don't know

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Green

Flash Pattern Period:

Once one brief flash

Flash Duration:

.5

Flash Interval:

Sadly none as it only did so once

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

Lower abdomen. I reported this was the glow was sickly and pale. I was concerned so I am reporting it.

Male Flash Behavior:

Sickly and brief and the other that joined it never flashed. They both just flew away

Female Flash Behavior:

I am unsure if the other was female or male

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