Observation: Photinus knulli

Observation: Photinus knulli

Primary Observer:

Candace Fallon

Event Date:

2022-08-02

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

Sycamore Canyon

Province/State:

Arizona

Event Date:

2022-08-02

Time of Day:

Day-Time

Start Time:

10:36

End Time:

12:48

Number of Observers:

5

Primary Observer:

Candace Fallon

Additional Observers:

Saff Killingsworth, Anna Walker, Joe Cicero, Larry Buschman

Target Species Genus:

ellychnia

Target Species Species:

bivulnerus

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream

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Elevation (meters):

1245

Area Searched (hectares):

1

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Observation

Observation Type:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

1

Genus:

Photinus

Species:

knulli

Observation Notes:

A single Photinus knulli adult female was observed perched on vegetation in the canyon.

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