Observation: Pyropyga nigricans
Primary Observer:
Rachel Irvin
Event Date:
2024-08-26
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Fairmont Park
Province/State:
Utah
Event Date:
2024-08-26
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
12:30
End Time:
13:00
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Rachel Irvin
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:
This section of the park is a Monarch waystation and has a wide array of native plants planted by Salt Lake City Public Lands. Dominant plants include: snowberry, milkweed, ranunculus, Castilleja, mints, pye weed, evening primrose and Nuttall's sunflower. The area has a stream running through it and a medium sized pond. The plant assemblage is similar to that of a wetland.
Elevation (meters):
1323
Area Searched (hectares):
2.73
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
I observed the site during the day, and am unsure as to what light pollution effects this particular area. There is a busy street and a large building nearby. Salt Lake County has sky glow, so I assume that effects the area during the night.
Observation
Observation Type:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
1
Genus:
Pyropyga
Species:
nigricans
Observation Notes:
Seen resting on leaves in a shady location next to milkweed and what I believe to be a beggartick plant (common name). Not sure on the size, I did not measure. It was larger than Photinus alexanderi and possibly the same size as a Pyractomena dispersa.
