Observation: Pyractomena dispersa
Primary Observer:
Ron Day
Event Date:
2024-06-29
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Sipe Wildlife Area - AZGFD
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2024-06-29
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:51
End Time:
21:37
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Ron Day
Additional Observers:
Cheryl Mollohan
Target Species Genus:
Pyractomena
Target Species Species:
dispersa
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Canyon bottom with slow moving water with extensive sedge and grass community.
Elevation (meters):
2322
Area Searched (hectares):
.42
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): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
50+
Genus:
Pyractomena
Species:
dispersa
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:23
Last Flash Time:
21:37
First Flash Temp (F):
59.8
Last Flash Temp (F):
60.2
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
Unknown
Flash Duration:
Unknown
Flash Interval:
Unknown
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Some flicker flashes...they were sitting in vegetation and flying low above the vegetation.
