Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

CB

Event Date:

2025-09-20

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

Rattlesnake Hammock

Province/State:

Florida

Event Date:

2025-09-20

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:20

End Time:

21:30

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

CB

Additional Observers:

 

Target Species Genus:

 

Target Species Species:

 

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story

Habitat Type Notes:

Cabbage palm-live oak hammock

Elevation (meters):

16.4

Area Searched (hectares):

 

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No

Artificial Light Types

Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No

Artificial Light Notes:

No artificial light for at least 10 miles

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:20

Last Flash Time:

21:30

First Flash Temp (F):

81

Last Flash Temp (F):

81

Flashes in Pattern:

>4

Flash Color:

Green

Flash Pattern Period:

30

Flash Duration:

300

Flash Interval:

1

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)

Flash Location:

Flashing while flying at height above 8 feet. Flashing while resting on shrub branch at height of 4 feet.

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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