Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Deanna

Event Date:

2026-06-06

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Undisclosed

Province/State:

Wisconsin

Event Date:

2026-06-06

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:35

End Time:

22:35

Number of Observers:

 

Primary Observer:

Deanna

Additional Observers:

 

target_species_genus:

 

target_species_species:

 

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant

Habitat Type Notes:

 

Elevation (meters):

400

Area Searched (hectares):

 

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:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

With Flash Data

Number Observed:

11-50

genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

along edge of tree line.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:38

Last Flash Time:

22:35

First Flash Temp (F):

72

Last Flash Temp (F):

70

Flashes in Pattern:

>4

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

3

Flash Duration:

0.5

Flash Interval:

30-60

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

In grass along tree line. Sometimes up in trees.

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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