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June 19
morning spent in laboratory catching up
with Berlese sample, work and mounting
of surface plot insects. Two of the
moths (8+4) emerged in Laboratory
from cocoons brought in earlier this
month. Spent afternoon wiring Berlese
started out their fog + cleared towards noon.
During counts on ridge plots, it was mostly
clear and sunny. Insect activity on the
increase. 1st Bomber queen noted in flight
over ridge; occasional large species of Tenthredinid
encountered; C. thoracoides flies commencing
to emerge. S. amara adults on increase. Most
obscure element of surface fauna are the spider.
water traps yielded 1 ad Dyssida.
June 21
morning spent in lab. afternoon at Britten
Mannor. Day overcast with 6-10 mph W
wind + fog setting in by early evening.
June 22
Trail men of Britten's soil sampler
spent rest of day catching up.
June 23
Rain'd off or most of day - a warm
rain which put an end to the snow
cover along old beach line. Spent
12:30-3:00 pm on ridge plots.