Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum

Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum

Primary Observer:

Ron Day

Event Date:

2024-07-09

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

San Pedro River west of SR 90 near San Pedro House

Province/State:

Arizona

Event Date:

2024-07-09

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

19:52

End Time:

20:37

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

Ron Day

Additional Observers:

Cheryl Mollohan

Target Species Genus:

Bicellonycha

Target Species Species:

wickershamorum

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream

Habitat Type Notes:

Gallery cottonwood forest. This site is scoured from repeated high water events. Survey was conducted above a small pool.

Elevation (meters):

1235

Area Searched (hectares):

.75

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: Yes
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): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes

Artificial Light Notes:

This site is near SR 90 which is heavily traveled. Headlight glare is significant!

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

1

Genus:

Bicellonycha

Species:

wickershamorum

Observation Notes:

We observed one firefly flashing and flying up and down the drainage.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

20:10

Last Flash Time:

20:10

First Flash Temp (F):

86

Last Flash Temp (F):

86

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

1-2 seconds

Flash Duration:

<1 second

Flash Interval:

One flash about every 2 seconds

Male Height Zone:

High (over 8 ft)

Flash Location:

Flashes were located above water up and down the drainage. Just one firefly.

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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