Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Barb Lotan
Event Date:
2026-07-31
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Ontario
Event Date:
2026-07-31
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:05
End Time:
21:25
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Barb Lotan
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
grass, perennial flowers, wooden fence
Elevation (meters):
0
Area Searched (hectares):
.5
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): No
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:
power failure in neighbourhood last night, a few solar lights in backyards but mostly natural darkness
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
observed flashing, intermittent, I did see two flash at once so I know there were at least two and I believe there was a third based on location of flashes, I saw two around the same time the previous evening as well, single flash - change of location, single flash and so on
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:05
Last Flash Time:
21:25
First Flash Temp (F):
68
Last Flash Temp (F):
68
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
White
Flash Pattern Period:
0
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
3
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
I don't know what this means - I am not a specialist - I also don't know what a flash pattern period is so I answered 0 -
