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Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum
Primary Observer:
Margie Terrell
Event Date:
2024-07-10
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Windmill Park
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2024-07-10
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:15
End Time:
20:40
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Margie Terrell
Additional Observers:
David Terrell
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:
Cottonwoods, sycamore, sweetgum, ash, tanglehead grass (Johnson grass species). Oak creek area away from bridge.
Elevation (meters):
1003
Area Searched (hectares):
0.4
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): 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:
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Bicellonycha
Species:
wickershamorum
Observation Notes:
First firefly flashed at 8:16pm - flew from bush, then across creek to opposite side grasses. Second firefly flashed at 8:20pm - observed over creek, then flying low to grasses on opposite side.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:16
Last Flash Time:
20:20
First Flash Temp (F):
85
Last Flash Temp (F):
85
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Near bushes, over the creek, and grasses along the creek.
Male Flash Behavior:
Single flash interval. One second flash, then one second off, repeat.
