Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Sarah Marie Mummert

Event Date:

2025-06-25

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Home

Province/State:

Pennsylvania

Event Date:

2025-06-25

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:30

End Time:

21:50

Number of Observers:

4

Primary Observer:

Sarah Marie Mummert

Additional Observers:

Robert, Ellie, Gracie

Target Species Genus:

 

Target Species Species:

 

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

My yard. Grass and trees and bushes

Elevation (meters):

Not sure

Area Searched (hectares):

 

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:

Just some light posts in our yards

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

11-50

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:30

Last Flash Time:

21:45

First Flash Temp (F):

80

Last Flash Temp (F):

80

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

2

Flash Duration:

1

Flash Interval:

2

Male Height Zone:

High (over 8 ft)

Flash Location:

By trees, bushes

Male Flash Behavior:

I didn't know males from female

Female Flash Behavior:

No idea

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