Observation: Pyropyga nigricans
Primary Observer:
Amanda Barth
Event Date:
2022-08-16
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
UDOT Perry Rest Area Pollinator Habitat Garden
Province/State:
Utah
Event Date:
2022-08-16
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
09:00
End Time:
11:00
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Amanda Barth
Additional Observers:
Haley Munson
target_species_genus:
pyropyga
target_species_species:
nigricans
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Rest Area garden beside a marshy spring, and adjacent to farmland and the interstate. Wetland native plants installed here (bee plant, sunflower, milkweed) and cattails, teasel, and a large willow tree already established. Previous vegetation was entirely turf and some weeds.
Elevation (meters):
1331
Area Searched (hectares):
1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Sunny, daytime
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Sunny, daytime
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:
1
genus:
pyropyga
Species:
nigricans
Observation Notes:
Resting on flower in shade during the cool morning temps.
