Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
ty burdick
Event Date:
2025-06-18
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
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
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
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:
With Flash Data
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
