Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Lori Ushman
Event Date:
2026-07-27
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Wisconsin
Event Date:
2026-07-27
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:08
End Time:
21:00
Number of Observers:
 
Primary Observer:
Lori Ushman
Additional Observers:
NA
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Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Residential yard. Homes close together. Cone flower, bee balm, vinca, lavender, etc.
Elevation (meters):
256
Area Searched (hectares):
 
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
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
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
We have a few solar path lights / the kind on a spike you stick in the ground. I was worried it might affect our firefly population & was prepared to remove them, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
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