Observation: Lucidota luteicollis

Observation: Lucidota luteicollis

Primary Observer:

Richard Joyce

Event Date:

2022-05-04

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area, Lake Placid Unit

Province/State:

Florida

Event Date:

2022-05-04

Time of Day:

Day-Time

Start Time:

13:34

End Time:

15:26

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

Richard Joyce

Additional Observers:

Candace Fallon

Target Species Genus:

Lucidota

Target Species Species:

luteicollis

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

25-50

Habitat Type:

Shrub/Scrub - Arid, shrubs present and abundant

Habitat Type Notes:

Flora included saw palmetto, sand hickory, oak, and sand pine.

Elevation (meters):

31

Area Searched (hectares):

2.05

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No

Artificial Light Types

Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No

Artificial Light Notes:

NA

Observation

Observation Type:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

1

Genus:

Lucidota

Species:

luteicollis

Observation Notes:

Found resting on a saw palmetto blade in the middle of the sandy trail.

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