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Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum
Primary Observer:
Ron Day
Event Date:
2024-06-21
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Mint Springs, Muleshoe Ranch
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2024-06-21
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:15
End Time:
20:20
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:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Improved spring in desert scrub. Spring has a dug pool with desert pupfish. Area of sedges with saturated soil surrounded by trees primarily oaks.
Elevation (meters):
1251
Area Searched (hectares):
.02
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:
11-50
Genus:
Bicellonycha
Species:
wickershamorum
Observation Notes:
Flash pattern data based on visual count with voice recorder: Range from 1.36-2.0 seconds time between flashes. Pulse width = .28, .33, .30, .28 mean = .2975 seconds. Temp range during voice counts was 79.3 to 77.4 degrees F.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
19:15
Last Flash Time:
20:20
First Flash Temp (F):
75.3
Last Flash Temp (F):
66
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1-2 seconds
Flash Duration:
.297 based on 4 specimens flash count
Flash Interval:
one flash every 1.36-2.0 seconds. Mean = 1.88
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashing close to the top of the sedge vegetation.
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
We did not observe any females.
