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Post by bugman7 on Jun 15, 2012 5:50:44 GMT -8
Would anyone like to share their success in collecting the Arizona cicindelid, Amblycheila baroni? When was the earliest you found them and by what methods (trapping)? Many thanks
Mike Seth
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Post by crowmagnon on Jul 11, 2012 22:27:42 GMT -8
I have only collected Amblycheila cylindriformis, but they might be collected using a similar method.
late May seemed very good for them. My collecting technique is to find a sandy/planty area near a road, and just look for them on the ground late at night.
That info might be completely wrong for baroni, but I hope it helps!
George
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Post by bugman52 on Jul 5, 2013 12:24:55 GMT -8
Would anyone like to share their success in collecting the Arizona cicindelid, Amblycheila baroni? When was the earliest you found them and by what methods (trapping)? Many thanks Mike Seth From what I can gather they are out during the late monsoon season (late July-Sept). They are supposed to be long-lived, so a late season trip might be best. People collect them in pitfall traps and running around at night. I've even heard they will come to a collecting sheet to take insects (I was never that lucky). The best I can tell is that they are found near ephermal streams and washes at the 3500-5500' elevation. They are supposed to "dig in" under rocks and large boulders. |
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Post by 58chevy on Jul 5, 2013 12:58:51 GMT -8
Another method is to drive a car slowly along a dirt road at night with the headlights on. One person drives, another walks in front of the car looking for the Amblycheila. They are often seen running along the side of the road.
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Post by w1 on Jul 5, 2013 14:37:14 GMT -8
Camp in the type habitat. Walk a lot with your headlamp on, new batteries help. Make sure you don't get too tired and lost. Boy did I almost have along night while hunting cylindriformis recently. Fortunately found camp around 3 am. Took 20# very exciting.
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Post by evra on Jul 5, 2013 14:51:00 GMT -8
I saw several Amblychelia at gas station lights about 5 days ago as I was driving through C. AZ. Not sure of the species and I didn't collect them, which was a big mistake in retrospect.
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Post by bugman52 on Jul 6, 2013 9:11:50 GMT -8
I saw several Amblychelia at gas station lights about 5 days ago as I was driving through C. AZ. Not sure of the species and I didn't collect them, which was a big mistake in retrospect. You should see the tears running down my cheeks! LOL I wish I could tell the boss I'm outta here, and head off on a beetle hunt! Aw but caterpillar butts need to be looked at and the owners identified.  |
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Post by w1 on Jul 6, 2013 18:38:48 GMT -8
You didn't take them? Oh man sounds like a good spot. Great looking beetles. Please send me the data! Lol
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Post by bugman52 on Jul 10, 2013 13:25:52 GMT -8
I saw several Amblychelia at gas station lights about 5 days ago as I was driving through C. AZ. Not sure of the species and I didn't collect them, which was a big mistake in retrospect. They were probably Amblycheila picolominii if you saw them in central Arizona. I'm thinking of heading down towards Prescott once they get some monsoonal rain. Its still pretty dry. Where did you see yours? You have to go down to the mountains in the southeastern portion of the state to find A. baroni. |
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Post by bugman52 on Aug 1, 2013 14:34:30 GMT -8
I'm making the trip to central AZ tomorrow to hunt the elusive Amblycheila picolominii. Wish me luck! There's been plenty of nice monsoonal moisture through the area.
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Post by w1 on Aug 2, 2013 16:16:25 GMT -8
In southern AZ. Hoping for a few Amblycheila. Good luck hunting.
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Post by bugman52 on Aug 7, 2013 9:43:22 GMT -8
I came up empty. I did get some nice cerambycids, but no luck with Amblycheila. I still have more to learn.
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