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
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:
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
