Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum
Primary Observer:
Eve Berlinsky
Event Date:
2024-07-27
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2024-07-27
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:40
End Time:
21:15
Number of Observers:
6
Primary Observer:
Eve Berlinsky
Additional Observers:
Adam Browne, Rachel Dellinger, Carmine Agrifoglio, Nathan Levin, Vivian Ferguson
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:
High recreation area. Sycamore trees, grass species, not a lot of vegetation/understory. Sandy/pebbly bank.
Elevation (meters):
1116
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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
bicellonycha
Species:
wickershamorum
Observation Notes:
Started high up, appeared to move up and down in understory.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:05
Last Flash Time:
21:06
First Flash Temp (F):
84.3
Last Flash Temp (F):
82.9
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Among tree branches, high in riparian area. Started in small patch of grass.
Male Flash Behavior:
Sometimes would flash up to ten times, but mostly flashed 4 times then paused until next flashing. Seemed unusual and inconsistent.
