Observation: Photuris congener
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Event Date:
2024-04-07
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Tomoka State Park- Cedar Point
Province/State:
Florida
Event Date:
2024-04-07
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:50
End Time:
21:30
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Richard Joyce
Additional Observers:
Kim Cooper
target_species_genus:
micronaspis
target_species_species:
floridana
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Tidal Marsh - Salt marsh or brackish marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
The focal habitats for the survey were a mix of mangrove, Spartina alterniflora salt marsh and black needlerush along Cedar Point, a dredge spoil area between two canals. Ruderal vegetation on the non-tidal parts of the peninsula included red cedar and cabbage palm.
Elevation (meters):
1
Area Searched (hectares):
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:
There were some lights from campsites on the main part of the peninsula.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
photuris
Species:
congener
Observation Notes:
About 11-12 mm long. Flash trains of quick greenish pulses.
