Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Lillian
Event Date:
2026-06-05
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Gaston's Resort
Province/State:
Arkansas
Event Date:
2026-06-05
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:30
End Time:
01:00
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Lillian
Additional Observers:
NA
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Many grasses along the bank and large groups of english ivy, lots of trees along the bank of the river and lots of cool, mossy, damp grass areas in the low-river conditions.
Elevation (meters):
145
Area Searched (hectares):
0.25 hectares
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
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:
The riverbank and shoreline are not lit and very shrubby, the resort airstrip is lit up.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
it was a foggy night as the sun was setting and i saw about 6-8 yellow-green flashes dotting the bank
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:46
Last Flash Time:
00:53
First Flash Temp (F):
72
Last Flash Temp (F):
64
Flashes in Pattern:
3
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
4
Flash Duration:
.8
Flash Interval:
.65
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Mostly around the trees on the bank and the lilies growing
Male Flash Behavior:
three quick flashes and a short pause, then three more and a short pause, one firefly across the river was blinking a bit faster than the others though
