Observation: Pyractomena borealis
Primary Observer:
Jill Gorman
Event Date:
2026-03-27
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2026-03-27
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:45
End Time:
21:45
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Jill Gorman
Additional Observers:
NA
target_species_genus:
pyractomena
target_species_species:
borealis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
1337
Area Searched (hectares):
0.2
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
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:
50+
genus:
pyractomena
Species:
borealis
Observation Notes:
Photographed on 5 mm grid
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:45
Last Flash Time:
21:45
First Flash Temp (F):
70
Last Flash Temp (F):
66
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
0.25
Flash Duration:
0.25
Flash Interval:
3.5
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashing mostly high up in the trees
