Observation: Micronaspis floridana
Status: VerifiedLocation Accuracy
0-25
Target Species Genus
Micronaspis
Target Species Species
floridana
Fireflies Present
Yes
Area Searched
0.891
habitat_types
Habitat Type Notes
Surveyed habitats included mangrove swamp (red mangrove, black mangrove, buttonwood) and adjacent upland vegetation (seagrape, Ficus, coin vine, mowed grass).
Elevation
1
Time of Day
Night-Time
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
Artificial light sources were all outside of the park-- condos and houses near the park and boats on the intracoastal waterway. The north parking lot does not have any lighting.
Event Date
2023-04-20
Start Time
19:57
End Time
22:00
Primary Observer
Richard Joyce
Number of Observers
3
Additional Observers
Jade Fortnash, Jackie Anderson
Observation Type
Flashing
Genus
Micronaspis
Species
floridana
Number Observed
2-10
Observation Notes
Observed fewer than 10 adults flashing, but counted about 65 larvae.
Specimen Voucher Number
First Flash Time
20:17
Last Flash Time
21:50
First Flash Temp
75
Last Flash Temp
77
Flashes in Pattern
1
Flashes Color
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period
2
Flash Duration
Not recorded
Flash Interval
Not recorded
Male Height Zone
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location
Flashes were along the Mangrove trail, along the mangrove edge on the way to the primitive camping area, and along the service road. Males often flew across the trail while flashing.
Male Flash Behavior
In a voice recording of a series of 12 flashes, the mean flash period was 2 seconds, with a minimum of 1.4 and maximum of 2.5.
Female Flash Behavior
No females were observed.
