Observation: Pyractomena borealis
Primary Observer:
Lindy Fine
Event Date:
2026-03-12
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Buckingham Cove residence
Province/State:
Maryland
Event Date:
2026-03-12
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
06:00
End Time:
06:05
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Lindy Fine
Additional Observers:
Na
target_species_genus:
pyractomena
target_species_species:
borealis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Wooded residential yard. Sweet gum tree, trunk diameter >12"
Elevation (meters):
Tbd
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
pyractomena
Species:
borealis
Observation Notes:
Larvae ascending large-diameter trees. Over several days, I observed around 10 individuals on several different trees, 2-8 feet from ground
