Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum wickershamorum
Primary Observer:
Rachel Laura
Event Date:
2024-07-08
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2024-07-08
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:47
End Time:
21:18
Number of Observers:
5
Primary Observer:
Rachel Laura
Additional Observers:
Abigail Laura, Paige Satterfield, Margaret Mercer, Joel Rojas
Target Species Genus:
Bicellonycha
Target Species Species:
wickershamorum wickershamorum
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
4000
Area Searched (hectares):
2
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Bicellonycha
Species:
wickershamorum wickershamorum
Observation Notes:
Mostly seen right along the creek. Found a mating pair on the ground at the end of the survey. Activity was already dying down by around 9pm.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
19:47
Last Flash Time:
20:03
First Flash Temp (F):
79.8
Last Flash Temp (F):
76.6
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
<1
Flash Interval:
<1
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Along riparian area near Sonoita Creek. Some seen sporadically flashing on the ground - ended up being a mating pair.
