Observation: Pyractomena angulata

Observation: Pyractomena angulata

Primary Observer:

Mark JL VanDerwater

Event Date:

2024-06-13

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Heart Rock Farm

Province/State:

New York

Event Date:

2024-06-13

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

20:15

End Time:

20:45

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Mark JL VanDerwater

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Target Species Genus:

Pyractomena

Target Species Species:

angulata

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

100-250

Habitat Type:

Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant

Habitat Type Notes:

Naturalized residential yard embedded in overgrown fields and woodland. Early - mid succession.

Elevation (meters):

400

Area Searched (hectares):

0.2

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: 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): No

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Observation

Observation Type:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

1

Genus:

Pyractomena

Species:

angulata

Observation Notes:

perching on vegetation about 1.5 m from ground before sunset

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