Observation: Phausis reticulata

Observation: Phausis reticulata

Primary Observer:

Steve

Event Date:

2026-05-10

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Little Glade Mill Pond

Province/State:

North Carolina

Event Date:

2026-05-10

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:30

End Time:

22:10

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

Steve

Additional Observers:

none

target_species_genus:

phausis

target_species_species:

reticulata

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

50-100

Habitat Type:

Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story

Habitat Type Notes:

near stream wet meadow

Elevation (meters):

1010

Area Searched (hectares):

1

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No

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

Artificial Light Notes:

very dark very FEW cars

Observation

Observation Type:

With Flash Data

Number Observed:

11-50

genus:

phausis

Species:

reticulata

Observation Notes:

near road in wet meadow

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

22:00

Last Flash Time:

22:30

First Flash Temp (F):

68

Last Flash Temp (F):

68

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Green

Flash Pattern Period:

120

Flash Duration:

60

Flash Interval:

60

Male Height Zone:

Low (0-3 ft)

Flash Location:

near ground in meadow and under trees

Male Flash Behavior:

long continuous glow

Female Flash Behavior:

3 dots

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