Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Kyle

Event Date:

2024-06-15

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Home

Province/State:

Oklahoma

Event Date:

2024-06-15

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

22:14

End Time:

22:20

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

Kyle

Additional Observers:

Marie

Target Species Genus:

 

Target Species Species:

 

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant

Habitat Type Notes:

Rural farmlands

Elevation (meters):

410 m

Area Searched (hectares):

1

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes

Artificial Light Types

Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No

Artificial Light Notes:

Minimal lights, some lights on homes on adjacent properties.

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

50+

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

22:10

Last Flash Time:

22:39

First Flash Temp (F):

81

Last Flash Temp (F):

81

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

Blink

Flash Duration:

.5 second

Flash Interval:

1 per second

Male Height Zone:

Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

Ground to 8 ft

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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