Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum
Primary Observer:
Naomi Risner
Event Date:
2026-06-26
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2026-06-26
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:40
End Time:
21:06
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Naomi Risner
Additional Observers:
AL
target_species_genus:
bicellonycha
target_species_species:
wickershamorum
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
978
Area Searched (hectares):
1.15
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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
bicellonycha
Species:
wickershamorum
Observation Notes:
Males were observed flying across the waterways and up to about 15 feet in the air/in the trees. Females remained in bushes approximately 2-4 feet off the ground. Estimated around 30 individuals. Individual captured ~12mm body length (see images).
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:13
Last Flash Time:
20:56
First Flash Temp (F):
86
Last Flash Temp (F):
83
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Green
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
1
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashes observed on both waterways (Verde and Oak Creek) above the confluence, on both sides of the waterway at the confluence, and on the Verde past the confluence.
