Observation: Pyropyga nigricans

Observation: Pyropyga nigricans

Primary Observer:

Amanda Barth

Event Date:

2023-06-10

Status:

Verified

Survey

Site Name:

Home

Province/State:

Utah

Event Date:

2023-06-10

Time of Day:

Day-Time

Start Time:

13:45

End Time:

13:50

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Amanda Barth

Additional Observers:

NA

target_species_genus:

pyropyga

target_species_species:

nigricans

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens

Habitat Type Notes:

Poa species dominate this area (suburban development). There are many mature trees along the parking strips that help keep the street cool.

Elevation (meters):

1347

Area Searched (hectares):

0.05

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Day time

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

Artificial Light Notes:

Day time

Observation

Observation Type:

Without Flash Data

Number Observed:

1

genus:

pyropyga

Species:

nigricans

Observation Notes:

Crawling around on low vegetation in pollinator garden, just about 11mm long

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