Observation: Microphotus dilatatus
Primary Observer:
Anna Walker
Event Date:
2022-07-30
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Pena Banca Canyon- White Rock Campground
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2022-07-30
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
21:00
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Anna Walker
Additional Observers:
Candace Fallon
target_species_genus:
microphotus
target_species_species:
dilatatus
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
This observation was made in grass/shrubs adjacent to an ephemeral creek/river, that was dry at the time, despite a strong monsoon season. Habitat is in a desert canyon.
Elevation (meters):
1179
Area Searched (hectares):
1
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): 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:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
microphotus
Species:
dilatatus
Observation Notes:
Male body length is 8mm. Several males came to the white light of our flashlight, on road near dry stream bed.
