Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Nan

Event Date:

2025-05-16

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Home

Province/State:

Maryland

Event Date:

2025-05-16

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

20:44

End Time:

22:32

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Nan

Additional Observers:

 

Target Species Genus:

 

Target Species Species:

 

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

25-50

Habitat Type:

Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant

Habitat Type Notes:

Dairy farming area, grazing fields. grasses, oak trees, pine, forsythia, weeded land and some wooded areas.

Elevation (meters):

165

Area Searched (hectares):

.5

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:

Major power outage for hours in rural area so no artificial light.

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

no idea

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

20:37

Last Flash Time:

22:09

First Flash Temp (F):

70

Last Flash Temp (F):

70

Flashes in Pattern:

2

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

no idea

Flash Duration:

2?

Flash Interval:

no idea

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

grassy yard, porch area

Male Flash Behavior:

didn't study it

Female Flash Behavior:

don't know the difference between male and female

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