Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Clayton Moorman

Event Date:

2025-06-27

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Letterkenny area

Province/State:

Pennsylvania

Event Date:

2025-06-27

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:10

End Time:

21:20

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Clayton Moorman

Additional Observers:

NA

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant

Habitat Type Notes:

Grass, shrubs

Elevation (meters):

241

Area Searched (hectares):

 

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
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): Yes

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:

21:10

Last Flash Time:

21:20

First Flash Temp (F):

70

Last Flash Temp (F):

68

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

1

Flash Duration:

1

Flash Interval:

20

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

Various

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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