Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum

Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum

Primary Observer:

Jade Snowhook

Event Date:

2025-07-15

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve

Province/State:

Arizona

Event Date:

2025-07-15

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

19:30

End Time:

20:34

Number of Observers:

3

Primary Observer:

Jade Snowhook

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:

surveys took place along a dry section of Sonoita creek, some human disturbance present like slash piles and wood and metal man-made debris.

Elevation (meters):

1220

Area Searched (hectares):

1.25

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: 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

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

Bicellonycha

Species:

wickershamorum

Observation Notes:

Two survey points observed several Bicellonycha wickershamorum. At one of the survey points one Photinus knulli individual was observed with a yellow flash color and a double flash pattern.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

19:36

Last Flash Time:

20:32

First Flash Temp (F):

72.3

Last Flash Temp (F):

73.3

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:

Not noted during survey. Male height not noted during survey. Flash color green, the selection option not active.

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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