Observation: Pyropyga nigricans
Primary Observer:
Anna Walker
Event Date:
2023-06-26
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Bandelier National Monument- Frijoles Canyon
Province/State:
New Mexico
Event Date:
2023-06-26
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
18:30
End Time:
19:30
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Anna Walker
Additional Observers:
NA
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:
Riparian area in desert canyon. Stream is mostly dry right now, but willow, cottonwood, and other riparian vegetation present. Also box elder, ponderosa, and juniper in the area.
Elevation (meters):
1868
Area Searched (hectares):
10.2
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:
Day time. But remote site, no light pollution.
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
pyropyga
Species:
nigricans
Observation Notes:
9 mm long. Found on grass in willow lined section of riparian trail.
