Observation: Pleotomodes knulli

Observation: Pleotomodes knulli

Primary Observer:

kaylee Henderson

Event Date:

2025-08-11

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

Tomoka state park------home

Province/State:

Florida

Event Date:

2025-08-11

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

20:36

End Time:

21:06

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

kaylee Henderson

Additional Observers:

Jeanelle Slaughter

Target Species Genus:

unknown

Target Species Species:

unknown

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

Sable Palms, Beauty Berry, Hog Fruit and others

Elevation (meters):

10

Area Searched (hectares):

N/A

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
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): No

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

1

Genus:

Pleotomodes

Species:

knulli

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

20:53

Last Flash Time:

21:06

First Flash Temp (F):

83

Last Flash Temp (F):

87

Flashes in Pattern:

3

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

n/a

Flash Duration:

n/a

Flash Interval:

n/a

Male Height Zone:

Flash Location:

Leaf Litter

Male Flash Behavior:

N/a

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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