Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum

Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum

Primary Observer:

Rachel Laura

Event Date:

2024-07-03

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

Undisclosed

Province/State:

Arizona

Event Date:

2024-07-03

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

19:32

End Time:

20:41

Number of Observers:

6

Primary Observer:

Rachel Laura

Additional Observers:

Rowan Lynn, Yasmine Schafer, Terena Williams, Joe Cicero, Sarah Gandaria

target_species_genus:

bicellonycha

target_species_species:

wickershamorum wickershamorum

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

50-100

Habitat Type:

Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream

Habitat Type Notes:

Along the Babocomari River.

Elevation (meters):

4017

Area Searched (hectares):

3

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:

Can't tell if sky glow is from the sun or Tucson.

Observation

Observation Type:

With Flash Data

Number Observed:

11-50

genus:

bicellonycha

Species:

wickershamorum

Observation Notes:

Only found where the pond is and downstream where there is standing water.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

20:22

Last Flash Time:

20:40

First Flash Temp (F):

81.7

Last Flash Temp (F):

81.7

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:

Flashing near pond and areas with standing water

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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