Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Dave McAllister
Event Date:
2025-06-25
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Garden City Park
Province/State:
Utah
Event Date:
2025-06-25
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
22:00
End Time:
22:30
Number of Observers:
50
Primary Observer:
Dave McAllister
Additional Observers:
Dozens of people came out to the boardwalk to see the fireflies the night we were there. I don't know the names of any others, though.
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Cat tails, willows, red-twig dogwood, Cottonwood trees
Elevation (meters):
5900
Area Searched (hectares):
1
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): Yes
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:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
I could only see the lights. Could not get close enough to see bodies.
They mostly lit up while flying randomly or holding still.
