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Quast
1948
Pipistrellus hesperna
2
April 17 Cerro Prieto 30 ft 20 mi SSE Mexicali Baja Calif.
Dr. Benson also shot me at the same time 100
yds. distant. The Pipistrelles were not noted
until it was quite dark and were feeding
when seen. My specimen was not put up
because of drying out overnight and blasted
condition.
April 19 One shot at dusk (7:45 P.M.) yesterday
as it was flying over open field. (♀ #28)
May 3 Mulege 25± ft Baja California
3 ♂ + 2 ♀ shot at dusk by Murray, Tevis,
and Dr Benson in a small rocky canyon above
the creek. Dr. Benson said that they were then
in very large numbers. Specimens were put up
by Dr. Benson under this date.
May 8 Rancho Cadejo S.W. end Baha Concepcion Baja California
One male shot last evening at dusk by Murray.
About five others seen, feeding singly.
May 10 San Jose de Comondú 700 ft Baja California
Two shot by myself last evening between
7:15 and 7:45 P.M. They were feeding among the
palm trees of the arroyo floor accompanied by
Eptesicus fuscus which started flying about 7:30
P.M. So far I have noticed that the Pipistrellus
hesperna is the first bat to be seen flying
in the afternoon, appearing here at sunset. They
appear to be very common here. Minimum temp.
last night was 56° F. Only one specimen saved (#163).