Observation: Micronaspis floridana
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2023-04-19
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
Province/State:
Florida
Event Date:
2023-04-19
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:06
End Time:
22:11
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
NA
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 habitat consisted of restored mangrove swamp and adjacent coastal strand habitat. Vegetation included red mangrove, black mangrove, sea grape, and Lantana.
Elevation (meters):
1
Area Searched (hectares):
0.55
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
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:
At the parking lot near No Name Harbor, street lights are illuminating the edge of the vegetation with ~20 lux while illuminating the parking lot surface below the street lamp with ~70 lux. Lots of light trespass onto tree and shrub canopy near the parking lot.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Micronaspis
Species:
floridana
Observation Notes:
I observed 1-2 adult males, single-digit numbers of larvae, and one pupa.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:32
Last Flash Time:
22:00
First Flash Temp (F):
77.8
Last Flash Temp (F):
77
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
Nor recorded
Flash Duration:
Not recorded
Flash Interval:
Not recorded
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Males flashed in the upper edge of red mangrove swamp.
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
Not observed.
