Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum wickershamorum

Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum wickershamorum

Primary Observer:

Rachel Laura

Event Date:

2024-07-08

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve

Province/State:

Arizona

Event Date:

2024-07-08

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

19:47

End Time:

21:18

Number of Observers:

5

Primary Observer:

Rachel Laura

Additional Observers:

Abigail Laura, Paige Satterfield, Margaret Mercer, Joel Rojas

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:

 

Elevation (meters):

4000

Area Searched (hectares):

2

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:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

11-50

Genus:

Bicellonycha

Species:

wickershamorum wickershamorum

Observation Notes:

Mostly seen right along the creek. Found a mating pair on the ground at the end of the survey. Activity was already dying down by around 9pm.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

19:47

Last Flash Time:

20:03

First Flash Temp (F):

79.8

Last Flash Temp (F):

76.6

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:

Along riparian area near Sonoita Creek. Some seen sporadically flashing on the ground - ended up being a mating pair.

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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