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Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Cat McElroy
Event Date:
2025-06-10
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
House
Province/State:
West Virginia
Event Date:
2025-06-10
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
23:00
End Time:
23:10
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Cat McElroy
Additional Observers:
NA
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:
In partially mowed yard with tall, uncut grass and mature forest nearby.
Elevation (meters):
0.5
Area Searched (hectares):
0.08
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:
A small light was on on my house but I was around the side of my house looking towards and unlit forest. A street lamp is also on at the front of my house.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
In mowed lawn with uncut grass and mature forest nearby. All flashes were yellow, less than 1 meter above the ground and singular, simple flash pattern.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
23:00
Last Flash Time:
23:10
First Flash Temp (F):
64
Last Flash Temp (F):
64
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
About 8 seconds
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
15
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
In mowed lawn with nearby forest and tall grass.
