Observation: Pyractomena lucifera
Primary Observer:
Bill Napper
Event Date:
2024-07-05
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
Province/State:
Kentucky
Event Date:
2024-07-05
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:30
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
Primary Observer:
Bill Napper
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
pyractomena
target_species_species:
lucifera
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
250-500
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Cattails
Elevation (meters):
151
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:
2-10
genus:
pyractomena
Species:
lucifera
Observation Notes:
Started noticing very pale flashes among cattails adjacent to the walking bridge during mid to late civil dusk.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:30
Last Flash Time:
21:55
First Flash Temp (F):
83
Last Flash Temp (F):
82
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
7
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
among cattails
Male Flash Behavior:
single, pale yellow flash, lasting about 1 second with interval being about 7 seconds.
Female Flash Behavior:
Not observed
