Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Julie Bain
Event Date:
2026-06-30
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Red Fox Farm
Province/State:
Nebraska
Event Date:
2026-06-30
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:30
End Time:
21:31
Number of Observers:
Primary Observer:
Julie Bain
Additional Observers:
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:
This was in the front yard, which has a lawn and is landscaped with native plants. The surrounding 50+ acres is grassland (also our farm). We have a small herd of cattle that are currently dry-lotted.
Elevation (meters):
945
Area Searched (hectares):
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Bright yellow, single flash lasting 0.5 seconds every four seconds. I saw 3 of them!
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:30
Last Flash Time:
21:47
First Flash Temp (F):
75
Last Flash Temp (F):
75
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
0.5
Flash Interval:
4
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Around the landscaped vegetation and in the mowed grass near the front porch.
