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
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:
With Flash Data
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
