Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum

Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum

Primary Observer:

Rohan Sorta

Event Date:

2025-06-24

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve

Province/State:

Arizona

Event Date:

2025-06-24

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

19:37

End Time:

08:59

Number of Observers:

3

Primary Observer:

Rohan Sorta

Additional Observers:

Rachel Laura, Jade Snowhook

Target Species Genus:

Bicellonycha

Target Species Species:

wickershamorum

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

50-100

Habitat Type:

Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream

Habitat Type Notes:

 

Elevation (meters):

1219

Area Searched (hectares):

1.25

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: 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

Artificial Light Notes:

Sky glow, some points surveyed while the sun was still up

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

11-50

Genus:

Bicellonycha

Species:

wickershamorum

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

19:37

Last Flash Time:

20:37

First Flash Temp (F):

83.3

Last Flash Temp (F):

75.7

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:

We didn't note the exact height of the males, but early in the evening they were flying very low and emerging from a grassy area along the bank of the creek

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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