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Hafner, m.s.
1974
Journal
12 june - 4 km.. NE Larkin Lake , Alkali Valley, 2081m,
Mineral Co., Nevada
john Hafner and J (and "Barron") left
los angeles at noon today and arrived
at LeeVining at 6:7pm. after a very hot
trip up U.S. 395. We reached the trapping site
by 7:15 pm and immediately set out 168
traps as per the following diagram:
high-power lines
Dirt ROAD
N
25-
40
Sherman
live
25-
13
m-Niel type live traps
traps
25-
40
(artemesia (tridentata) and Chrysothamnus association)
Traps were placed at a distance of
approx. 3 meters and baited with wild-bird seed.
During the setting of traps, we were constantly
bothered by numerous small Diptera's buzzing
around our heads and inflicting many
small bites. Several Nighthawks were observed
Very gentle breeze becoming quite cold at
night.
13 june - 4 Km. NE- Larkin Lake, Alkali Valley, 2081m,
Mineral Co., Nevada.
Very little sleep during night due to cold.
7:00 Am. Checked Traps with results as follows: