Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Julia Tyson
Event Date:
2024-05-11
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
South Carolina
Event Date:
2024-05-11
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
22:00
End Time:
22:10
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Julia Tyson
Additional Observers:
John
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
237
Area Searched (hectares):
1
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): 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:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
I apologize for the dearth of information. a biology professor asked me to upload these photos we suspect were blue ghosts, but I took the photos in 2024 and don't remember the details
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:00
Last Flash Time:
22:10
First Flash Temp (F):
63
Last Flash Temp (F):
63
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Blue
Flash Pattern Period:
1-2?
Flash Duration:
1-2?
Flash Interval:
? long
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
above the grass, mostly around human knee height
Male Flash Behavior:
longish flash while drifting, no pattern, interval seemed long,
