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Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Jeffrey calta
Event Date:
2025-09-22
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Fairview Township
Province/State:
Pennsylvania
Event Date:
2025-09-22
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:45
End Time:
19:55
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Jeffrey calta
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
unknown
Target Species Species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
250-500
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
400
Area Searched (hectares):
3
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): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
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:
1
Genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
No specimen captured.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
19:50
Last Flash Time:
19:55
First Flash Temp (F):
65
Last Flash Temp (F):
65
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
3
Flash Duration:
0.5
Flash Interval:
3
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Ff launched from a lilac bush into the night sky. One flash every 3 seconds. Good chance this is Photuris similar to those seen in July with same flash pattern and behavior.
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
None
