Observation: Micronaspis floridana

Observation: Micronaspis floridana

Primary Observer:

Richard Joyce

Event Date:

2023-04-20

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park- Mangrove Trail

Province/State:

Florida

Event Date:

2023-04-20

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

19:57

End Time:

22:00

Number of Observers:

3

Primary Observer:

Richard Joyce

Additional Observers:

Jade Fortnash, Jackie Anderson

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:

Surveyed habitats included mangrove swamp (red mangrove, black mangrove, buttonwood) and adjacent upland vegetation (seagrape, Ficus, coin vine, mowed grass).

Elevation (meters):

1

Area Searched (hectares):

0.891

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): 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.

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

Micronaspis

Species:

floridana

Observation Notes:

Observed fewer than 10 adults flashing, but counted about 65 larvae.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

20:17

Last Flash Time:

21:50

First Flash Temp (F):

75

Last Flash Temp (F):

77

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash 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.

Status Changes

DATEUSERSTATUS
2023-05-06 00:07:51Richard Joyce->unreviewed
2023-05-06 00:09:12Richard Joyceunreviewed->verified

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