Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Lauren

Event Date:

2025-06-13

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Summerlea Park

Province/State:

Ontario

Event Date:

2025-06-13

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

09:35

End Time:

09:55

Number of Observers:

3

Primary Observer:

Lauren

Additional Observers:

David, Chelsea

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

100-250

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

Soft maple, black locust, willow, grasses, cow parsnip, bergamot, daisy, vetch

Elevation (meters):

120

Area Searched (hectares):

0.0187

Artificial Light Sources

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

Artificial Light Notes:

Observations were within 500 meters of floodlights

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

Seen at edges of treeline

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:40

Last Flash Time:

09:55

First Flash Temp (F):

80

Last Flash Temp (F):

80

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

7-8

Flash Duration:

0.5-1

Flash Interval:

4-7

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)

Flash Location:

Flying at head height or overhead at treeline

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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