Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Makayla

Event Date:

2026-08-30

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Undisclosed

Province/State:

Washington

Event Date:

2026-08-30

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

22:00

End Time:

23:47

Number of Observers:

3

Primary Observer:

Makayla

Additional Observers:

Susan and Alyssa

target_species_genus:

 

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Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

We have a garden that has tomatoes, onions, chili peppers, jalapeños, bell peppers, sunflower, watermelon and strawberries.

Elevation (meters):

245

Area Searched (hectares):

 

Artificial Light Sources

Artificial Light Types

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Observation

Observation Type:

With Flash Data

Number Observed:

2-10

genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

I just see them flying around and their yellowish green light flickering as they fly.

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Flash Behavior

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Male Height Zone:

Flash Location:

In my backyard that has a garden and they like my tree they produces purple plums and my neighbors is a ordinary big tree that they also like

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

Status Changes

DATEUSERSTATUS
2026-08-30 07:24:08Mickey Torres->unreviewed

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