Observation: Pyropyga nigricans
Primary Observer:
Anna Walker
Event Date:
2026-06-18
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Trinidad City Park- Purgatoire River
Province/State:
Colorado
Event Date:
2026-06-18
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
12:51
End Time:
13:00
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:
Grassy area adjacent to Purgatoire River. Cottonwood in overstory. Willow also present along the river bank, but Pyropyga nigricans only seen in the grass.
Elevation (meters):
1833
Area Searched (hectares):
.06
Artificial Light Sources
Artificial Light Types
Artificial Light Notes:
NA
Observation
Observation Type:
Without Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
pyropyga
Species:
nigricans
Observation Notes:
About 7 mm in length. Found resting on blade of grass.
