Observation: Micronaspis floridana

Observation: Micronaspis floridana

Primary Observer:

Alison

Event Date:

2025-05-24

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

Home

Province/State:

Florida

Event Date:

2025-05-24

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:00

End Time:

22:00

Number of Observers:

5

Primary Observer:

Alison

Additional Observers:

Whitney, Paige

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:

 

Elevation (meters):

1.8

Area Searched (hectares):

 

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): No

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

Micronaspis

Species:

floridana

Observation Notes:

4 deep in mangroves.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:00

Last Flash Time:

21:00

First Flash Temp (F):

77

Last Flash Temp (F):

77

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

1

Flash Duration:

1

Flash Interval:

1

Male Height Zone:

Low (0-3 ft)

Flash Location:

Mangrove

Male Flash Behavior:

I don’t know these answers or flash pattern, duration or period. We just saw them

Female Flash Behavior:

I don’t know these answers

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