Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Brittany Jensen

Event Date:

2026-06-12

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

 

Province/State:

Minnesota

Event Date:

2026-06-12

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

22:00

End Time:

22:10

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

Brittany Jensen

Additional Observers:

Kaitlin Nelson

target_species_genus:

 

target_species_species:

 

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

 

Elevation (meters):

0

Area Searched (hectares):

 

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes

Artificial Light Types

Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

With Flash Data

Number Observed:

50+

genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

22:00

Last Flash Time:

22:10

First Flash Temp (F):

66

Last Flash Temp (F):

66

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

Utd

Flash Duration:

Utd

Flash Interval:

Utd

Male Height Zone:

Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

Utd

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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