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Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum
Primary Observer:
Jade Snowhook
Event Date:
2025-06-25
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2025-06-25
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:41
End Time:
21:02
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Jade Snowhook
Additional Observers:
Jelena Ortiz
Target Species Genus:
Bicellonycha
Target Species Species:
wickershamorum
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
500-1000
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Mostly riparian, some surveys took place in adjacent woodland
Elevation (meters):
1220
Area Searched (hectares):
1.25
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
ambient sunlight
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
ambient sunlight
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:
Surveys started at sunset so there was still persistent daylight
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Bicellonycha
Species:
wickershamorum
Observation Notes:
Most sightings were along a creek bank, while some were in an adjacent woodland.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
19:41
Last Flash Time:
20:57
First Flash Temp (F):
82
Last Flash Temp (F):
77
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
0.14
Flash Interval:
0.8
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Most flash observations were along the creek bank, low to the ground. Observations in the woodland, later at night, there were only a couple individuals seen in the upper canopy.
