Observation: Micronaspis floridana

Observation: Micronaspis floridana

Status: Verified

Location Accuracy

0-25

Target Species Genus

Micronaspis

Target Species Species

floridana

Fireflies Present

Yes

Area Searched

0.891

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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

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.

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.

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