Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum
Primary Observer:
Rohan Sorta
Event Date:
2025-07-14
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2025-07-14
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:51
End Time:
20:51
Number of Observers:
3
Primary Observer:
Rohan Sorta
Additional Observers:
Cory, Grace
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:
Sonoita creek riparian area composed of lots of willow, ash, sycamore and cottonwood in overstory, and johnsongrass, hemlock, elderberry and other grass in understory. Some points in transition zone near grassland containing a lot of tumbleweed and mesquite nearby.
Elevation (meters):
1220
Area Searched (hectares):
1.5
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): 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:
most of fireflies observed were over water or within 8m, at one of the observation points there were 30+ individuals present
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
19:51
Last Flash Time:
20:51
First Flash Temp (F):
75.5
Last Flash Temp (F):
74.2
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:
above or very near the water of Sonoita creek
Male Flash Behavior:
male height not noted during survey (flash color green, the selection option not active)
