Observation: Photuris congener
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2024-04-04
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Faver Dykes State Park- boat ramp and canoe launch
Province/State:
Florida
Event Date:
2024-04-04
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:41
End Time:
22:06
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
NA
target_species_genus:
micronaspis
target_species_species:
floridana
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
250-500
Habitat Type:
Tidal Marsh - Salt marsh or brackish marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Salt marsh dominated by black needlerush (Juncus roemerianus) along Pellicer Creek.
Elevation (meters):
1
Area Searched (hectares):
0.1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Minimal ALAN except for telecommunication towers and some sky glow.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photuris
Species:
congener
Observation Notes:
Small numbers of Photuris congener flashing in the upland areas around the parking lots of the boat ramp and canoe launch.
