W. Reiner 1950 Journal 1 Jun. Calif.: Contra Costa Co., with gravel bottom. No adults. At Lafayette Reservoir 1230 - 1300, 1300 hrs, water 23.0°C; air 19.8°C. Larvae noted near shore of cove but only where water clear, quiet, mud bottom, clean edge. Nearby where ½-1 in. waves had piled up cattail stalks and other debri no larvae seen even though water very still behind this barrier. Larvae 23, 30, 35 mm. Few adults on concrete apron of dam. Are they leaving water only now, and if so where do they go? The soil except the immediate edge of the lake is parched. Last of wild grasses on hills thoroughly dry. Did not inspect boards in either area since believed to be too dry. 30 June Calif.: Contra Costa Co. Visited briefly both Triturus study areas. Larvae at Pinelhurst not well developed and many fish present. Also noted here were Thamnophis sirtalis atratus with large amount of red on venter; a Rana aurora with a left fore foot missing both just below site of egg laying. One Triturus juvenile seen already. Weather hot, dry very shallow stream below EBMUD bridge between Pinelhurst and Moraga larvae of Triturus