Observation: Pyractomena borealis
Primary Observer:
Steve
Event Date:
2026-05-10
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Bluffs Lodge loop 1
Province/State:
North Carolina
Event Date:
2026-05-10
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:00
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Steve
Additional Observers:
Ben
target_species_genus:
pyractomena
target_species_species:
borealis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
1010
Area Searched (hectares):
1
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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
pyractomena
Species:
borealis
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:45
Last Flash Time:
21:45
First Flash Temp (F):
64
Last Flash Temp (F):
63
Flashes in Pattern:
4
Flash Color:
Unknown
Flash Pattern Period:
4
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
5
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
tree tops
Male Flash Behavior:
flash train
