Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum
Primary Observer:
Candace Fallon
Event Date:
2023-06-14
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Babocomari River at Bowers Rd.
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2023-06-14
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:06
End Time:
21:16
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Candace Fallon
Additional Observers:
Anna Walker
target_species_genus:
bicellonycha
target_species_species:
wickershamorum wickershamorum
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Lush riparian area with cottonwood canopy.
Elevation (meters):
1228
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
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:
No light pollution observed during our site visit, although it is along a road, and so vehicle traffic could contribute to ALAN.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
bicellonycha
Species:
wickershamorum
Observation Notes:
Observed 3 fireflies: two on the ground and one flying that went high up into the tree canopy and appeared to perch in the vegetation. No individuals were captured or photographed, but the flash pattern and color indicated B. wickershamorum, and this site is very close to the known type locality for the species. We visited this site earlier in the evening (approx 5:15pm) to scout it out and then returned after dark, after another survey (Green Kingfisher Pond), to see if fireflies were present.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:06
Last Flash Time:
21:16
First Flash Temp (F):
70
Last Flash Temp (F):
70
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
4
Flash Duration:
<1
Flash Interval:
3
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Two flashes were from the ground near the creek, and the third was flying above the creek, slowly moving higher into the tree canopy.
