Observation: Pyropyga nigricans

Observation: Pyropyga nigricans

Primary Observer:

Candace Fallon

Event Date:

2025-06-12

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Oak Creek Canyon

Province/State:

Arizona

Event Date:

2025-06-12

Time of Day:

Day-Time

Start Time:

09:12

End Time:

11:45

Number of Observers:

7

Primary Observer:

Candace Fallon

Additional Observers:

Saff Killingsworth, Rachel Laura, Cynthia Butler, Jelana Ortiz, Abby Schuh, Melaina Higgins

Target Species Genus:

Photinus

Target Species Species:

alexanderi

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream

Habitat Type Notes:

Riparian zone in red rock canyon with alder, willow, box elder. Shrub layer includes Rubus (native and non-native blackberry) and Cornus sericea. Banks dominated by sedges, monkeyflower, and exotic grasses. Riverbed is composed of large rock, cobble, and bedrock slab.

Elevation (meters):

1652

Area Searched (hectares):

1.6

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Observation

Observation Type:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

Pyropyga

Species:

nigricans

Observation Notes:

Four individuals observed, including one mating pair.

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