Observation: Micronaspis floridana
Primary Observer:
Candace Fallon
Event Date:
2022-05-05
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Everglades City-Chokoloskee Island Causeway
Province/State:
Florida
Event Date:
2022-05-05
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:34
End Time:
21:29
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Candace Fallon
Additional Observers:
Richard Joyce
Target Species Genus:
Micronaspis
Target Species Species:
floridana
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Forested Wetland - Swamp, cedar bog, mangrove
Habitat Type Notes:
Roadside of causeway, with gradient between mangroves (red mangrove, black mangrove, white mangrove), upland trees, shrubs and vines, and mowed grassy road shoulder.
Elevation (meters):
1
Area Searched (hectares):
2.2
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): 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:
Some sky glow. Vehicles passed frequently with bright headlights.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
50+
Genus:
Micronaspis
Species:
floridana
Observation Notes:
Some of the fireflies flashed over the mowed shoulder and over the road. Observed a couple glowing larvae in the roadside rubble on the bay side (south side) of the causeway. Headlight click beetles also observed onsite.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:35
Last Flash Time:
21:29
First Flash Temp (F):
84.3
Last Flash Temp (F):
82.5
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
1.3
Flash Duration:
0.5
Flash Interval:
1.3
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Primarily in the mangroves, initially 2-3 feet above the ground but gradually rising higher before dropping down again.
Male Flash Behavior:
Quick, single yellowish-green flashes, stayed close to the vegetation for the most part (although some were over the road and paved path). 2-~7 feet above the ground.
Female Flash Behavior:
Not observed.
