Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Beth Ozbun
Event Date:
2025-04-22
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
IRWP
Province/State:
Arkansas
Event Date:
2025-04-22
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:29
End Time:
22:00
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Beth Ozbun
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
Pyractomena
Target Species Species:
borealis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Recent storms broke some tree limbs, toppled two older trees
Elevation (meters):
434.93
Area Searched (hectares):
.72
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): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
I noticed small cool blue lights in the grass. The lights were dim and would occasionally appear brighter. Sometimes a light wasn’t visible at all. There wasn’t any flashing behavior. The larvae were in the grass along the tree line. A cave and old fish run are nearby.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:15
Last Flash Time:
21:00
First Flash Temp (F):
67
Last Flash Temp (F):
65
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Blue
Flash Pattern Period:
Variable
Flash Duration:
Variable
Flash Interval:
Variable
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Glows were in the grass, near the soil.
