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
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
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:
With Flash Data
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.
