Field notes, v1336
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Hafner, M.S 1976. 11 July (cont) 11.1 mi. N. Mojave (by Hwy 14), Kern Co., California approximately 0.4 mi., I then turned S on a dirt road and drove about 0.3 mi.. I parked beneath a lone Yucca brevifolia and set 193 traps in 4 directions from this tree. Mixed Larrea - Atriplex community with a few scattered Yucca trees. Many areas of fine wind-blown sand. 2000 returned to Mojave. We ate dinner at Reno's Cafe and retired ~ 2200. 12 July 11.1 mi. N. Mojave (by Hwy 14), Kern Co., California 0600 arose. Very windy still. Checked traps with following results: 9 D. merriami 1 P. longimembris 1 A. leucurus (1 eye permanently closed). Success: 11/193 = 5% The strong wind had blown over many of the aluminum traps. Others were set off by blowing dust. Poor success due to combination of wind and full moon. 0800 return to Mojave. Packed-up and departed 0930 for home. Pleasant return trip - not too hot in the Central Valley (~90°F). 1530 - arrived Richmond.