Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum
Primary Observer:
Anna Walker
Event Date:
2023-06-15
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Lower Eagle Creek Pumphouse
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2023-06-15
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:41
End Time:
21:04
Number of Observers:
3
Primary Observer:
Anna Walker
Additional Observers:
Cheryl Mollohan, Raphael Sarfati
target_species_genus:
bicellonycha
target_species_species:
wickershamorum piceum
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Fireflies are in marshy areas adjacent to the stream.
Elevation (meters):
1104
Area Searched (hectares):
2.88
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
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): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
Pumphouse has many lights on at night, though they do not seem as bright as they were in 2021, when i was last down in this canyon.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
bicellonycha
Species:
wickershamorum
Observation Notes:
Very few fireflies present. Found beaver carcass. Put camera traps upstream, but did not see any flashes.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:41
Last Flash Time:
21:04
First Flash Temp (F):
83
Last Flash Temp (F):
79
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
2
Flash Duration:
0.5-1
Flash Interval:
.5
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
First flash was likely missed, as this was the second site we visited for the night. Flashes are in the riparian vegetation adjacent to the floodplain. They seem to like wet areas outside of main waterway.
Male Flash Behavior:
Most males flying along slowly while flashing. One male in a hurry shot across the landscape very quickly.
Female Flash Behavior:
There was flashing from the bushes, though never found one to confirm they were females.
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Thanks, Anna! Great documentation, as always.