Observation: Pyractomena dispersa
Primary Observer:
Kevin Burls
Event Date:
2023-07-08
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Baker Creek Campground
Province/State:
Nevada
Event Date:
2023-07-08
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:50
End Time:
21:52
Number of Observers:
4
Primary Observer:
Kevin Burls
Additional Observers:
Cynthia Scholl, Josh Jahner, Heather Conder
Target Species Genus:
Pyractomena
Target Species Species:
dispersa
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
meadow with mainly grasses and some forbs, ringed by Rosa woodsii, Salix. Tributary of Baker Creek adjacent to meadow.
Elevation (meters):
2336
Area Searched (hectares):
0.17
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
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:
Occasional vehicles passing down campground entrance
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
50+
Genus:
Pyractomena
Species:
dispersa
Observation Notes:
Appeared that males were flashing from the vegetation as well as from in flight.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:36
Last Flash Time:
21:52
First Flash Temp (F):
68
Last Flash Temp (F):
62
Flashes in Pattern:
4
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
10-30
Flash Duration:
0.1
Flash Interval:
0.1
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Mostly in vegetation, some flying at chest height.
Male Flash Behavior:
Ranged from 3-5 flashes, average of 4, sometimes with a "trail" on the last flash.
Female Flash Behavior:
Unable to distinguish male from female flash in this setting.
