Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum
Primary Observer:
David
Event Date:
2009-06-08
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Eagle Creek and Gila River Confluence
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2009-06-08
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:50
End Time:
20:00
Number of Observers:
3
Primary Observer:
David
Additional Observers:
Rex Wahl
Tyler Jones
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
3250
Area Searched (hectares):
0
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:
Very far from artificial lights. In box canyon. None in sight.
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
bicellonycha
Species:
wickershamorum
Observation Notes:
Longer flashes. Not completely dark sky. Individuals were flying above rocky substrate with a few willows.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
19:50
Last Flash Time:
20:00
First Flash Temp (F):
80
Last Flash Temp (F):
80
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
2
Flash Duration:
0.25
Flash Interval:
2
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashes were above rocky substrate near willows.
