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Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum
Primary Observer:
Ron Day
Event Date:
2024-06-20
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Mint Springs, Muleshoe Ranch
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2024-06-20
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:22
End Time:
20:10
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Ron Day
Additional Observers:
Cheryl Mollohan
Target Species Genus:
Bicellonycha
Target Species Species:
wickershamorum
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Improved spring with small pool that contains desert pupfish. Sedges, saturated soil in some spots. On ridge above Bass and Double R drainages about .25 miles away where fireflies occur. Surrounded by mesquite and oak trees. Site is just off road - TNC property.
Elevation (meters):
1251
Area Searched (hectares):
.01
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): No
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
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
19:22
Last Flash Time:
20:10
First Flash Temp (F):
79.3
Last Flash Temp (F):
72.4
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
White
Flash Pattern Period:
1-2
Flash Duration:
<1 second
Flash Interval:
1 flash every 1.21 seconds
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Males are low to ground but wind is gusting. No more flashes after it started to rain at 8:10. Continuous fast flashing with just one single flash.
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
We did not see any females.
