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Transcription
Quast
1948
Tadarida mexicana
4
May 17 Trunfo, 1200 ft. Baja California
Several were seen flying over camp at
dusk last evening (?).
May 24 Buena Vista, 25+ ft., 23°38'N, 109°41'W, Baja California.
One female shot last night as it flew down
the road. Specimen (#240) had one embryo, 8 mm long.
This bat was shot at at late dusk as it flew
down the roadway which was bordered by Iron-
wood, Palo Verde, Cholla, Lumbai, Frutis, and
other shrubs. Specimen was flying at about
6 feet off the ground and very fast.
May 31 El Chono, 800+ ft., 2 mi W. Agua Caliente, Cape District, Baja Calif.
One shot last night flying over pond at dawn
at dusk. #287. Was feeding about 15 feet above
the water level in company with Pipistrellus
hesperus, Tadarida bemrosacca and Dasypetus
ega.
June 2 6 mi N. San Jose del Cabo, 250+ ft., Baja California
Several shot last evening at dusk by Dr. Benam
and Murray.
June 12 La Laguna, 6200+ ft., Sierra de la Laguna, Baja California
One shot last night at dusk by Dr. Beams. Shot
one female this evening at about 7:30 as it was
flying over center of flat north of camp. This
species and Dasypetus ega seem to prefer
the same habitat to feed, namely unobstructed
flight terrain. This species feeding by flying more
or less in a straight line th. Dasypetus in
tight arcs and difficult maneuvers.