Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum

Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum

Primary Observer:

Ron Day

Event Date:

2024-06-14

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

Frisco Camp at San Francisco River

Province/State:

Arizona

Event Date:

2024-06-14

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

19:21

End Time:

21:30

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:

Cottonwood gallery forest with significant human impacts. There is a ranch at this location. Water was diverted to fields for hay from the River at a lowhead dam. ATV use occurred in the river while we were there.

Elevation (meters):

1202

Area Searched (hectares):

.31

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:

11-50

Genus:

Bicellonycha

Species:

wickershamorum

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

19:56

Last Flash Time:

21:17

First Flash Temp (F):

75

Last Flash Temp (F):

68

Flashes in Pattern:

1

Flash Color:

Green

Flash Pattern Period:

1-2 seconds

Flash Duration:

<1 second

Flash Interval:

1.53-2.15 seconds between flash. Mean = 1.84

Male Height Zone:

Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)

Flash Location:

Initial flashes over water channel and in streamside willows. As the night progressed they spent more time sitting in streamside trees (<20 ft. in height willows).

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

Sitting in vegetation. One on ground

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