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Observation: Pyractomena borealis
Primary Observer:
Leda Parker
Event Date:
2024-12-14
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
ABNC Short Loop Trail
Province/State:
Texas
Event Date:
2024-12-14
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
10:00
End Time:
13:00
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Leda Parker
Additional Observers:
NA
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:
Observations taken along the Armand Bayou Nature Center's Lady Bird Short Loop; Trail is in coastal flat woods with shrubby understory; considerable change along the trail with downed trees from summer hurricane
Elevation (meters):
3.4
Area Searched (hectares):
1.4
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:
2-10
Genus:
Pyractomena
Species:
borealis
Observation Notes:
first borealis larvae of the season; actively moving on the tree; High temperatures in Houston in December 2024 were consistently above seasonal norms, with some days reaching the 80s°F
