Observation: Phausis reticulata
Primary Observer:
Ezekiel Charles
Event Date:
2026-04-22
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
W Maiden Ln Greenway to Cedar Hill Park
Province/State:
Tennessee
Event Date:
2026-04-22
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:50
End Time:
21:30
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Ezekiel Charles
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
phausis
target_species_species:
reticulata
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Mostly Woodland however there is a small drainage area in the center. Hardwoods predominate.
Elevation (meters):
870
Area Searched (hectares):
5-10
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): 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:
Most places limited light pollution, but homes around greenway margins with lights occasionally intrude.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
phausis
Species:
reticulata
Observation Notes:
Regular size. Seemed higher density tonight in the darker areas and on hillsides rather than near drainage. Very high numbers tonight. They seemed energetic, moving with good horizontal speed and not stumbling like when they are cold.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:50
Last Flash Time:
21:30
First Flash Temp (F):
71
Last Flash Temp (F):
69
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
30-60?
Flash Duration:
30-60?
Flash Interval:
unknown
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Usual to the species flashes are 1-3 feet above forest floor.
Male Flash Behavior:
Long uninterrupted flash while flying horizontally.
Female Flash Behavior:
Not observed tonight
