Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Satya Munugoti

Event Date:

2026-06-26

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve

Province/State:

North Carolina

Event Date:

2026-06-26

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

20:48

End Time:

20:50

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Satya Munugoti

Additional Observers:

NA

target_species_genus:

unknown

target_species_species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

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

Habitat Type Notes:

 

Elevation (meters):

126

Area Searched (hectares):

0.2

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes

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

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

With Flash Data

Number Observed:

2-10

genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

1.3mm

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

20:48

Last Flash Time:

20:50

First Flash Temp (F):

78

Last Flash Temp (F):

78

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

5

Flash Duration:

1

Flash Interval:

5

Male Height Zone:

Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

Close the ground

Male Flash Behavior:

J-shaped flash pattern

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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