Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Elizabeth Harvey

Event Date:

2025-06-24

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Home

Province/State:

Illinois

Event Date:

2025-06-24

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

20:35

End Time:

21:25

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

Elizabeth Harvey

Additional Observers:

Matt Harvey

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

25-50

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

 

Elevation (meters):

580

Area Searched (hectares):

 

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Backs up to a back road with farmland beyond on one side

Artificial Light Types

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

Artificial Light Notes:

Backyard string lights

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

11-50

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

20:33

Last Flash Time:

21:17

First Flash Temp (F):

81

Last Flash Temp (F):

79

Flashes in Pattern:

3

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

60

Flash Duration:

2

Flash Interval:

15

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

Saw a cluster of maybe 10, about 40ft away in a more shadowed part of the yard. But also a few stragglers bopping around the patio, connected garden, and a few closer to the road on the other side.

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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