Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Sara
Event Date:
2026-07-15
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Greenway
Province/State:
Massachusetts
Event Date:
2026-07-15
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:39
End Time:
20:41
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Sara
Additional Observers:
NA
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Small strip of dirt pathway, lots of native trees but mostly non-native plants
Elevation (meters):
35
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:
This was in a heavily wooded strip of trail that is always much darker than the surrounding area, the trees block out significant light.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Flashing continued for a minute or two before I lost track of it, longest series of flashes I’ve ever seen. Usually I will see one flash and then no more.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:39
Last Flash Time:
20:41
First Flash Temp (F):
78
Last Flash Temp (F):
78
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
?
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
5
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
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