Observation: Pyractomena borealis

Observation: Pyractomena borealis

Primary Observer:

Lindy Fine

Event Date:

2026-03-26

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Buckingham Cove residence

Province/State:

Maryland

Event Date:

2026-03-26

Time of Day:

Day-Time

Start Time:

07:20

End Time:

07:30

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 yard, sweet gum trees with trunk diameter>12", South facing sides only

Elevation (meters):

Tbd

Area Searched (hectares):

 

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: 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

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Observation

Observation Type:

Without Flash Data

Number Observed:

2-10

genus:

pyractomena

Species:

borealis

Observation Notes:

Pupal forms hidden amidst crevices in bark. Larval exuvia retained. Individuals observed on several large-diameter sweet gum and tulip trees, south-facing side only

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