Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Eileen LeBlanc

Event Date:

2025-06-22

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Backyard

Province/State:

Massachusetts

Event Date:

2025-06-22

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

20:45

End Time:

21:15

Number of Observers:

3

Primary Observer:

Eileen LeBlanc

Additional Observers:

Thomas LeBlanc, Raymond LeBlanc

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:

 

Elevation (meters):

76

Area Searched (hectares):

1

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes

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:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

11-50

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

20:45

Last Flash Time:

21:15

First Flash Temp (F):

85

Last Flash Temp (F):

86

Flashes in Pattern:

3

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

5?

Flash Duration:

1

Flash Interval:

10?

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

Backyard?

Male Flash Behavior:

I have short video but unable to upload

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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