Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Willow
Event Date:
2026-08-19
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Massachusetts
Event Date:
2026-08-19
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:45
End Time:
21:30
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Willow
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
It was my backyard so there was bushes, trees and grass (mowed). There was also suburban type things though like my patio, house, trampoline, swing set, etc.
Elevation (meters):
26
Area Searched (hectares):
backyard, on my trampoline
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Not long at all, just looked like a spec. I could only see them because they were flashing a little above my trampoline around the the taller trees. I also saw some around the edges of bushes. I couldn't tell if I was watching the same one or different wants because they would light up and I could see them moving and then they would like turn off the light and move and turn back on in a different spot if that makes sense. I noticed as it got later the activity increased.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:02
Last Flash Time:
21:27
First Flash Temp (F):
68
Last Flash Temp (F):
65
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
4
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
3-4
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Above trampoline and in trees higher up. Some around bushes and lower to ground in the grass.
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
I don't know the difference between males and females but I looked it up and if the female ones stay lower to the ground that makes sense because the ones lower to the ground definitely flashed less.
