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E.L. Karlelum
1954
Buefer brocens (48)
July 18 Senticid merdow, 1/2 mile S Court Center, 4000 ft,
Yozanite Valley, Morinza Co., Calif. there still
is a slight flow of fresh water running W
along middle of meadow. Algae (visible filamentous)
growth is reduced as pools dry up. The lydia
are emerging now but most still possess tails. I
found 3 or 4 with but tiny tail stubs, body
length 1/2"+. The old road crossing N-S across
the meadow had dried up by last week. For
three days workmen have been spreading topsoil
over the old road-bed. Other meadow area left
untarned.
July 19 Bike check of Morinza Valley possible breeding sites
made. Weather clear and warm, in high 80's mid-
afternoon. The area along road (July 41) below
Bridleweil Falls, 3920 ft. had some pools of
water along creek bottom only. No signs of
angelfish. Areas along S side of Merced River between
Bridleweil Falls and old Village showed no standing
water. At base of large Boulder south side of
Village church - pool dried up. Emerged lydia only.
Lodin Creek tributaries N of Lewis Hospital also
dried up. Hoydel Moore, former naturalist now
working at museum, described pools this area
seen previous years. Many dead larvae seen
on rocks ad logs there 4:45-5:15 p.m.
Check of Stevensen meadow, 4000 ft. on both sides
of road. No water left in meadow, and it is