Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Jeanette Bujold

Event Date:

2025-06-21

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Amelia

Province/State:

Ohio

Event Date:

2025-06-21

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:14

End Time:

21:32

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Jeanette Bujold

Additional Observers:

NA

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

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

Habitat Type Notes:

Country.

Elevation (meters):

267

Area Searched (hectares):

.01

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes

Artificial Light Types

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

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:14

Last Flash Time:

21:32

First Flash Temp (F):

79°

Last Flash Temp (F):

79°

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

White

Flash Pattern Period:

1

Flash Duration:

1

Flash Interval:

4

Male Height Zone:

Low (0-3 ft)

Flash Location:

7 fireflies flashes were observed mostly low above ground. I noticed 1 white flash for most fireflies. 1 firefly had a yellow flash. 1 firefly was seen about 5 feet above ground and another firefly was observed around 10 feet above ground in thick shrub.

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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