Observation: Pyractomena
Primary Observer:
Mary Patterson
Event Date:
2026-06-15
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Mill Creek Falls Nature Preserve #1
Province/State:
Pennsylvania
Event Date:
2026-06-15
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:00
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
4
Primary Observer:
Mary Patterson
Additional Observers:
Ross Patterson, Elyse Smith, Matt Kofcheck
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Wooded stream with good flow deep in forest, a gorge. Predominant species: rhododendron, native herbaceous plants, ferns, mature trees, moss
Elevation (meters):
112
Area Searched (hectares):
2
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: 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
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
This is part of a 92 acre nature preserve with no electric and no buildings in rural area.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
pyractomena
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:42
Last Flash Time:
21:45
First Flash Temp (F):
74.8
Last Flash Temp (F):
unknown
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Orange
Flash Pattern Period:
2
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Within shrub vegetation
Male Flash Behavior:
two quick flashes and then a 4-6 second pause before two quick flashes again
