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also found Muscio (?) pupae - singly in
the soil. these were saved for identification.
ate lunch here, then moved on
toward Skroawik. A few pectorals
around and occasional reo-backs (both
adults and immatures) - but not too
much bird activity. Drove to lake
West of Skroawik and repeated
funora digging with about the same
results. Collected a total of 20
Tipula larvae for the Day.
the funora has definitely changed
color. This was, I think, a very
green year and green remains,
however the brown color greatly
predominates.
On the way into the village
turned many drums without finding
a cardio. I think they must have
gone into the ground, as found
earlier today. These drums looked
like they should have (or have
had) beetles.
Upon returning measured the
Tipula larvae (relaxed, in water)
to get a size distribution. Found
average 21.9 mm (17-26). May try
repeating at intervals next season to