Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum
Primary Observer:
Tony Palmer
Event Date:
2025-07-05
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Empire Gulch, Cottonwood Gallery Trailhead
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2025-07-05
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:35
End Time:
20:17
Number of Observers:
0
Primary Observer:
Tony Palmer
Additional Observers:
NA
target_species_genus:
bicellonycha
target_species_species:
wickershamorum
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Grasses and sedges with cottonwood and mesquite trees.
Elevation (meters):
~1400
Area Searched (hectares):
258
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
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:
50+
genus:
bicellonycha
Species:
wickershamorum
Observation Notes:
58 males, 1 female
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
19:36
Last Flash Time:
20:17
First Flash Temp (F):
84
Last Flash Temp (F):
78
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
1-3
Flash Duration:
1-3
Flash Interval:
3-5
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Among or just above emergent vegetation near water.
Male Flash Behavior:
Variable from quick flashes to sweeping flashes, and sustained glow for 3-5 seconds.
Female Flash Behavior:
Quick flashes from within emergent and shoreline vegetation.
