Observation: Micronaspis floridana

Observation: Micronaspis floridana

Primary Observer:

Cheyenne Brooks

Event Date:

2025-06-09

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

Crystal River Archeological State Park - Roberts Island

Province/State:

Florida

Event Date:

2025-06-09

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

20:28

End Time:

21:28

Number of Observers:

3

Primary Observer:

Cheyenne Brooks

Additional Observers:

John Kilmer, Patricia Campion

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:

 

Elevation (meters):

1

Area Searched (hectares):

.2

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
solar lights on dock

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:

11-50

Genus:

Micronaspis

Species:

floridana

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:14

Last Flash Time:

21:28

First Flash Temp (F):

82

Last Flash Temp (F):

81

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

1

Flash Duration:

.5

Flash Interval:

1

Male Height Zone:

Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)

Flash Location:

Near the edge of the tidal marsh

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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