Observation: Pyractomena ecostata
Primary Observer:
Brian Gisinger
Event Date:
2025-07-26
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Cattus Island County Park
Province/State:
New Jersey
Event Date:
2025-07-26
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:00
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Brian Gisinger
Additional Observers:
Nick Mazur
target_species_genus:
pyractomena
target_species_species:
ecostata
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
500-1000
Habitat Type:
Tidal Marsh - Salt marsh or brackish marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Dominant plant spp. : Spartina spp., Phragmites Australis
Elevation (meters):
7-0
Area Searched (hectares):
10.8
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
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:
Light was mostly from houses across the bay.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
pyractomena
Species:
ecostata
Observation Notes:
Found above Spartina spp.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:46
Last Flash Time:
22:30
First Flash Temp (F):
76
Last Flash Temp (F):
74
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
9-10
Flash Duration:
0.5
Flash Interval:
9-10
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashes were observed in the salt marsh, above Spartina grasses.
Male Flash Behavior:
Brief but longer than a quick blink, single flashes that would trail around.
Female Flash Behavior:
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Nice photos and flash behavior notes, Brian! A belated thanks for submitting this observation– it is really helpful to have these phenology and rough abundance data points.