Observation: Micronaspis floridana
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2023-04-14
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Anne Kolb Nature Center - Mud Flat Trail
Province/State:
Florida
Event Date:
2023-04-14
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:13
End Time:
21:28
Number of Observers:
3
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
Joanne Howes, Jade Fortnash
Target Species Genus:
Micronaspis
Target Species Species:
floridana
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Forested Wetland - Swamp, cedar bog, mangrove
Habitat Type Notes:
The dominant plant species in the survey area was red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle). Some black mangrove (Avicennia germinans) was also present, as well as strangler fig (Ficus aurea).
Elevation (meters):
1
Area Searched (hectares):
0.132
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
In the immediate survey area, the only artificial light was bright sky glow. Closer to the visitor center, there was glare and light trespass from street lights and the lighting on the observation tower. A Sper lightmeter registered 10 lux on the ground under one of the streetlamps.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Micronaspis
Species:
floridana
Observation Notes:
We counted 3-5 adults and 20 larvae. The larvae were on the wet mud slightly below the high water mark.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:21
Last Flash Time:
21:27
First Flash Temp (F):
80
Last Flash Temp (F):
84
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
Nor recorded
Flash Duration:
Not recorded
Flash Interval:
Not recorded
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
The flashing male was observed flying low along the mud flat trail. A female was glowing from a red mangrove leaf.
