Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

ty burdick

Event Date:

2025-06-18

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

 

Province/State:

North Dakota

Event Date:

2025-06-18

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

22:00

End Time:

23:15

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

ty burdick

Additional Observers:

Na

Target Species Genus:

Pyractomena

Target Species Species:

dispersa

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh

Habitat Type Notes:

Slough with grassland

Elevation (meters):

310

Area Searched (hectares):

5

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No

Artificial Light Types

Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No

Artificial Light Notes:

Country side no lights

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

50+

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

Saw thousands flashing

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

22:00

Last Flash Time:

23:30

First Flash Temp (F):

80

Last Flash Temp (F):

78

Flashes in Pattern:

3

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

3

Flash Duration:

3

Flash Interval:

10

Male Height Zone:

Low (0-3 ft)

Flash Location:

Above and in the grass

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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