Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Lori Lilley

Event Date:

2026-03-07

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Undisclosed

Province/State:

Texas

Event Date:

2026-03-07

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

20:42

End Time:

20:48

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Lori Lilley

Additional Observers:

 

target_species_genus:

 

target_species_species:

 

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story

Habitat Type Notes:

 

Elevation (meters):

67

Area Searched (hectares):

 

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes

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:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

With Flash Data

Number Observed:

11-50

genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

20:42

Last Flash Time:

20:46

First Flash Temp (F):

70

Last Flash Temp (F):

70

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

White

Flash Pattern Period:

3

Flash Duration:

3

Flash Interval:

3

Male Height Zone:

High (over 8 ft)

Flash Location:

Wooded area

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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