Observation: Pleotomodes needhami

Observation: Pleotomodes needhami

Primary Observer:

Richard Joyce

Event Date:

2022-05-04

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

Archbold Biological Station, Red Hill

Province/State:

Florida

Event Date:

2022-05-04

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

20:35

End Time:

21:46

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

Richard Joyce

Additional Observers:

Candace Fallon

Target Species Genus:

Pleotomodes

Target Species Species:

needhami

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

250-500

Habitat Type:

Shrub/Scrub - Arid, shrubs present and abundant

Habitat Type Notes:

 

Elevation (meters):

46

Area Searched (hectares):

0.62

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Telecommunication towers

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): Yes

Artificial Light Notes:

There was some sky glow on the horizon from towns. Telecommunication tower lights were visible from Red Hill, as well as occasional vehicle headlights.

Observation

Observation Type:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

1

Genus:

Pleotomodes

Species:

needhami

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