Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Mason Salem
Event Date:
2025-03-30
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Rackensack Canyon
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2025-03-30
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
10:00
End Time:
14:00
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Mason Salem
Additional Observers:
Angel
Target Species Genus:
unknown
Target Species Species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Peppermint lined the steam and Vinca major covered the ground. Sycamore was very common, leaving a thick layer of leaf litter along the ground. Muhlenbergia was the dominant grass in the area.
Elevation (meters):
3392
Area Searched (hectares):
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:
Observation
Observation Type:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
1
Genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Found under a rock about four feet from the stream. Approximately 3cm.
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Thanks for submitting this larval observation. Beautiful photos! And nice habitat description, too.
I believe this is either Microphotus or Pleotomus, but I will wait to hear what Joe Cicero thinks (I saw that you cross-posted to iNaturalist— that is great.)