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Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum
Primary Observer:
Rohan Sorta
Event Date:
2025-06-30
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2025-06-30
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:31
End Time:
20:53
Number of Observers:
6
Primary Observer:
Rohan Sorta
Additional Observers:
Scully, Julias, Nico, Sonya, Nathan
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:
riparian areas dominated by seep and goodings willow, cottonwood, and ash trees. Some surveys in transitional zones and nearby grassland.
Elevation (meters):
1220
Area Searched (hectares):
1.75
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
ambient sunlight
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
ambient sunlight
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:
11-50
Genus:
Bicellonycha
Species:
wickershamorum
Observation Notes:
observations took place along Sonoita creek or nearby, further away from the creek, fireflies observed in the direction of water, or over water.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
19:56
Last Flash Time:
20:50
First Flash Temp (F):
85
Last Flash Temp (F):
84.3
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)
Flash Location:
Most flashes seen over water, some over grassy area on creek bank later in the night.
