Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum

Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum

Primary Observer:

Eve Berlinsky

Event Date:

2024-07-27

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

Bullpen Wilderness

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

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

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

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.

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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