Observation: Pyractomena dispersa
Primary Observer:
Alexandra Lenton
Event Date:
2025-07-08
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2025-07-08
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:17
End Time:
20:30
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Alexandra Lenton
Additional Observers:
Enrique Sanchez
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Little Valley spring feeds this wetland dominated by reeds in the middle of a post burn area with dead and down Ponderosa pine trees.
Elevation (meters):
2500
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
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): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
pyractomena
Species:
dispersa
Observation Notes:
Observed flashing triple flashing pattern.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:17
Last Flash Time:
20:30
First Flash Temp (F):
75
Last Flash Temp (F):
75
Flashes in Pattern:
3
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
5-6
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Above the wetland and in the surrounding area of Ponderosa pine trees and grass understory.
