Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Brittany

Event Date:

2025-07-05

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

The Field

Province/State:

Maine

Event Date:

2025-07-05

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

22:35

End Time:

22:42

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

Brittany

Additional Observers:

Dustin

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:

Pine trees and maple, grass

Elevation (meters):

76

Area Searched (hectares):

4 acres or field

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No

Artificial Light Types

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

Artificial Light Notes:

I live in a very rural area awayfrom the road. I have around 4 arches of field that is on the edge of the forest. I frequently see fireflies here

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

11-50

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

They just fly around and blink slowly

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

22:35

Last Flash Time:

22:45

First Flash Temp (F):

72

Last Flash Temp (F):

68

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

5

Flash Duration:

5

Flash Interval:

5

Male Height Zone:

High (over 8 ft)

Flash Location:

Mostly high but some were close to the ground

Male Flash Behavior:

I don't know

Female Flash Behavior:

I don't know

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