Observation: Micronaspis floridana
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2024-04-03
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Marine Discovery Center east kayak launch
Province/State:
Florida
Event Date:
2024-04-03
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:50
End Time:
22:27
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
A. Ahr
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:
Mangrove species as well as palmetto.
Elevation (meters):
0.1
Area Searched (hectares):
0.1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Micronaspis
Species:
floridana
Observation Notes:
Glowing periodically from black mangrove pneumatophores and damp leaf litter. A range of sizes observed.
