Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

HB

Event Date:

2025-07-05

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

R&S

Province/State:

Quebec

Event Date:

2025-07-05

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

20:59

End Time:

21:15

Number of Observers:

8

Primary Observer:

HB

Additional Observers:

 

Target Species Genus:

 

Target Species Species:

 

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

50-100

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

Back alley with some wild grasses and shrubs

Elevation (meters):

0

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): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

A handful of them flying and flashing a couple of feet above ground.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

20:59

Last Flash Time:

21:10

First Flash Temp (F):

28

Last Flash Temp (F):

28

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

Seconds

Flash Duration:

Seconds

Flash Interval:

Couple seconds

Male Height Zone:

Low (0-3 ft)

Flash Location:

Urban back alley with some vegetation

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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