Observation: Pyractomena borealis

Observation: Pyractomena borealis

Primary Observer:

Mary Dobberstine

Event Date:

2024-12-31

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

ABNC Boathouse Circle

Province/State:

Texas

Event Date:

2024-12-31

Time of Day:

Day-Time

Start Time:

11:00

End Time:

13:30

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

Mary Dobberstine

Additional Observers:

Leda Parker

Target Species Genus:

Pyractomena

Target Species Species:

borealis

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story

Habitat Type Notes:

Coast flat woods forest area between the bayou and coastal tall grass prairie land. Trees include pines, Oaks, hackberry, sycamores with an understory of yaupon holly, trifoliate orange, nightshades, and other woody shrubs

Elevation (meters):

2.4

Area Searched (hectares):

10

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: 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

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Observation

Observation Type:

Non-Flashing

Number Observed:

11-50

Genus:

Pyractomena

Species:

borealis

Observation Notes:

Larvae found 2-3 ft high in trees; most moving; first pupa of the season noted

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