Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Jason L. Sheppard
Event Date:
2026-06-10
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Pennsylvania
Event Date:
2026-06-10
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
20:35
End Time:
08:45
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Jason L. Sheppard
Additional Observers:
N/A
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Residential back yard with trees and lawns, nearby a water reservoir
Elevation (meters):
362
Area Searched (hectares):
1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
N/A
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
N/A
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:
Day-Time, so no lights
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:35
Last Flash Time:
20:45
First Flash Temp (F):
81
Last Flash Temp (F):
81
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
5
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
4
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Males were flying low to the ground next to a section of trees (Black cherry, maple)
Male Flash Behavior:
Flash duration was under 1s, with the flash interval closer to 3.9s
Female Flash Behavior:
Observed 1 female in the grass flashing but did not detail pattern.
