Field notes, v1517
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P. PEARSON 1948 Corynorkia Aug 29. Have gotten two so far, both at about 10 p.m. in Sept. 1 abandoned house; both at places where they had not been earlier in the evening. They come to water at the stock tank later than [illegible] some other species, probably Myatis. Corynorhina flight is more butterfly-like than others. Last night found about 20+ flying about in the abandoned "New Orleans" house where one had been shot at 10 p.m. two nights before. This was about 8 p.m., a time when none were yet flying outdoors. Herded 10 of them into an escape-proof room and stunned them all (with Pat's help) by swinging a pair of pants and a trip bag at them. All females except some young males. Have not yet [illegible] found any in this building in the daytime, although they probably live there somewhere. Tonight at 8 p.m. a dozen or so were flying in the same place. Wanted to get about 2 adults for tomorrow's skirting. The first two stunned were young ones, so released them outside the room. At least 1 of the next 3 is young, but have kept them alive to skin tomorrow. Sept 2 Got up into the attic of the "New Orleans" house by way of the dormer window, 10 a.m., some squeaking inside, and about 200+ Corynorhina in 3 or more clusters in different parts of the attic. Picked down a dozen or so but could find no other species. Released 5 at our house and 2 of them flew directly (100 ft.) into the dormer