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Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum
Primary Observer:
Ronald Day Jr
Event Date:
2025-06-16
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Santa Cruz River at Shipping Corrals - San Rafael Valley
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2025-06-16
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:00
End Time:
23:00
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Ronald Day Jr
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:
Wetland in headwaters of Santa Cruz River created by rancher using a solar pump and allowing the water to flow continuously. Small wetland with grasses, sedges, and rushes.
Elevation (meters):
1448
Area Searched (hectares):
<.1 Trail camera survey
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:
2-10
Genus:
Bicellonycha
Species:
wickershamorum
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:03
Last Flash Time:
20:16
First Flash Temp (F):
93
Last Flash Temp (F):
91
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
Not recorded
Flash Duration:
Not recorded
Flash Interval:
Not recorded
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Males were sitting on aquatic vegetation and flashing and flying and flashing. Videos available for flash pattern analysis.
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
No females noted.
