Observation: Pyractomena dispersa
Primary Observer:
Ciara McCarthy
Event Date:
2026-06-03
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Cottonwood park
Province/State:
Colorado
Event Date:
2026-06-03
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:20
End Time:
22:07
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Ciara McCarthy
Additional Observers:
Julian Polanco
target_species_genus:
pyractomena
target_species_species:
dispersa
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
6971
Area Searched (hectares):
20
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
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): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
pyractomena
Species:
dispersa
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:05
Last Flash Time:
22:02
First Flash Temp (F):
64
Last Flash Temp (F):
59
Flashes in Pattern:
4
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
2
Flash Duration:
.3
Flash Interval:
.4
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashing while flying
