Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Martha Cochran
Event Date:
2026-06-09
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Norwich, VT
Province/State:
Vermont
Event Date:
2026-06-09
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:30
End Time:
21:40
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Martha Cochran
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
This was next to a mowed field which had far fewer fireflies.
Elevation (meters):
162
Area Searched (hectares):
2
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): 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:
There was a bright tall light about 100 yards away from the main field.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
flashing not in sync
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:30
Last Flash Time:
21:40
First Flash Temp (F):
70
Last Flash Temp (F):
70
Flashes in Pattern:
4
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
2
Flash Duration:
.5
Flash Interval:
2
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Above meadow.
