Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Theresa Thom
Event Date:
2025-07-12
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Mansion
Province/State:
New Brunswick
Event Date:
2025-07-12
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
22:02
End Time:
22:12
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Theresa Thom
Additional Observers:
N/A
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Birch, Maple and mixed conifers
Elevation (meters):
42m
Area Searched (hectares):
.6
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Fairy lights
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Fairy lights
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
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:
2-10
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Roughly 6 fireflies were flashing anywhere from a few feet to approx 15 feet off the ground
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:02
Last Flash Time:
22:13
First Flash Temp (F):
72F
Last Flash Temp (F):
72F
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
White
Flash Pattern Period:
2
Flash Duration:
2
Flash Interval:
3
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Above low conifers in yard
