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Transcription
Quest
1948
Pipistrellus hesperus
3
May 17 Trunfo, 1700 ft. Baja California
One male and one female (2 Emb., 8mm)
shot at sunset yesterday evening. The species
was at its greatest concentration over the
wash at sunset, decreasing in numbers seen
until half an hour later when none were seen.
The bats were feeding around Mesquite trees
and up and down the wash below our camp.
The Pipistrellus started feeding about 15 minutes
before larger species were seen in the air.
Tonight the Pipistrellus appeared at 6:30,
feeding around the mesquite trees. The larger bats
appeared at 7:00 P.M. It was quite cloudy
in the west this evening possibly causing an early
appearance of the bats. Two females were shot
(#197,198) containing each 2 embryos of 7 and
8mm respectively.
May 18 Same Location. The species did not appear
until 7 P.M. this evening possibly because of
the complete absence of clouds or overcast
at sunset. Dr. Benson shot one. The
Pipistrellus appeared at the same time tonight
as Dasycyptus ega and E. pleuriscis fuscus, both
of which were obtained.
May 25 El Carrigalito, 1400 ft. 3 mi N San Diego, Baja California
One caught last night as it flew into
wire strung across water tanks at dark.
Specimen (# 253) had two embryos of 10mm each.