Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Jill Gorman
Event Date:
2026-07-02
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2026-07-02
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:00
End Time:
21:20
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Jill Gorman
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
1337
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): 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:
Dim green flashes high up in the trees (approximately 30 ft.) Photographs are single 15 second exposures showing approximately 1 flash per second while traveling a few feet between flashes. They appeared to continue flashing without stopping until I lost sight of them in the trees.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:10
Last Flash Time:
22:20
First Flash Temp (F):
79
Last Flash Temp (F):
78
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
0.2
Flash Interval:
60
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
High up in the trees, mostly along the edge of the woodland.
