Observation: Microphotus
Primary Observer:
Anya Metcalfe
Event Date:
2024-06-13
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Mount Elden
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2024-06-13
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
20:35
Number of Observers:
0
Primary Observer:
Anya Metcalfe
Additional Observers:
Cameron Pfiffer
Target Species Genus:
Microphotus
Target Species Species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
250-500
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Mixed stand ponderosa/juniper gradient zone
Elevation (meters):
2178
Area Searched (hectares):
incidental observation, singular
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
While Flagstaff is a dark sky city, this hiking trail and observation site looks directly over a busy road and mall parking lot. But probably way darker than most urban hikes in the USA.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
1
Genus:
Microphotus
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:30
Last Flash Time:
20:35
First Flash Temp (F):
80
Last Flash Temp (F):
80
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
consistent no flash
Flash Duration:
constant
Flash Interval:
did not stop
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Did not see flashes or males, one constant green glow emitting from microphotus female
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
no flash, constant green light
