Observation: Microphotus
Primary Observer:
Saff Killingsworth
Event Date:
2026-06-13
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Between Horse Springs CG and Raccoon CG
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2026-06-13
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:47
End Time:
20:59
Number of Observers:
3
Primary Observer:
Saff Killingsworth
Additional Observers:
Rachel Laura, Dannette Weiss
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Open riparian area in wide canyon between east fork of the Black River and forest service road. River here is beaver dammed. Dominant vegetation: carex, potentilla, rosa and several asteraceae species with scattered alder. Ponderosa pine dominant in more upland areas.
Elevation (meters):
2333
Area Searched (hectares):
0.1
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:
completely dark. Site adjacent to a forest service road, so occasional cars provide glare, but none were observed during our visit.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
microphotus
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Two females – one immediately adjacent to road edge, and the approximately one meter creekside of the road.
