Observation: Pleotomus nigripennis
Primary Observer:
Amber M Anderson
Event Date:
2024-08-01
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Sabino Canyon Tram Road
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2024-08-01
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:15
End Time:
20:45
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Amber M Anderson
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
pleotomus
target_species_species:
nigripennis
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
500-1000
Habitat Type:
Shrub/Scrub - Arid, shrubs present and abundant
Habitat Type Notes:
Desert with water nearby next to paved road. Cactus, shrub trees, small plants, rocks. It's monsoon season so ground is damp.
Elevation (meters):
1070
Area Searched (hectares):
2
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): Yes
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:
Glow from city of Tucson over the hills
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
pleotomus
Species:
nigripennis
Observation Notes:
Hanging on rocks or on ground below very low vegetation. Some were very distant from others, some were within a meter. No synchronization.
Stopped blinking when exposed to flashlight but did not move.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
08:15
Last Flash Time:
08:45
First Flash Temp (F):
86
Last Flash Temp (F):
86
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
6
Flash Duration:
2
Flash Interval:
6
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Unable to tell where on the body they were coming from
Male Flash Behavior:
Male not observed
Female Flash Behavior:
Steady flashing with long pattern. About 2 sec on, 4 off
