Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Katie Wickliffe
Event Date:
2026-05-28
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
South Carolina
Event Date:
2026-05-28
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:45
End Time:
21:00
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Katie Wickliffe
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Mix of grasses (ornamental and turf), shrubs (native and non), trees (maple, tea olive, arborvitae), flowers (native and non), mulch.
Elevation (meters):
227
Area Searched (hectares):
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): 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:
2-10
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
(Observed two in my yard)
Saw one flash and fly in the midst of my flowerbed. Saw another flash and fly near a grassy area at the edge of a flowerbed.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:45
Last Flash Time:
20:53
First Flash Temp (F):
77
Last Flash Temp (F):
77
Flashes in Pattern:
2
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
2
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Not sure
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
Floating up, flying slowly from approximately 4 feet to 6 feet high, flash-pause-flash, fly/float up. Like a slow drift upward, with brief light pulses
