Sleepy Lemur Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 So I'll be going to Arizona for a week in March. I know it isn't the best time to collect bugs, but I'm going to give it a shot. I'll mostly be looking in the Tucson/tombstone areas, if anyone has any good locations, or tips in general for collecting in AZ, please share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 From what I've heard, Tucson is a great place for Arenivaga, so be sure to look for some of those! And about an hour away is Ramsey Canyon, Cochise County, where a Compsodes schwarzi was spotted, that would be a very nice find in my opinion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Lemur Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 That's what I'm mostly looking for, some cool polyphagids (I know, they're under a new name). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Good, really hope you find some! (I know, but Polyphagid just rolls off the tongue more than Corydiid does!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonsaladsandwich Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Set up a light sheet. Big white sheet spread between poles or draped over a car, another sheet on the ground, blacklight or mercury vapor bulb aimed at it. All kinds of flying insects will be attracted, including flying roaches. March may not be the best time for some insects, but I believe that in Arizona it's a good time for moths if you like moths. You might encounter Antheraea oculea. (Desert dwelling cousin of my profile pic.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 A light trap is a great idea, lots of interesting insects will be attracted. Unfortunately, any Arenivaga attracted will all be male, you still have to dig for the females. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Lemur Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Set up a light sheet. Big white sheet spread between poles or draped over a car, another sheet on the ground, blacklight or mercury vapor bulb aimed at it. All kinds of flying insects will be attracted, including flying roaches. March may not be the best time for some insects, but I believe that in Arizona it's a good time for moths if you like moths. You might encounter Antheraea oculea. (Desert dwelling cousin of my profile pic.) I seen a blog online of someone doing that, I'll definately take a night to try it out. I was planning on taking a small hand shovel to try to dig for roaches around plants and such (without damaging the root systems, and re filling all the holes of course.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I seen a blog online of someone doing that, I'll definately take a night to try it out. I was planning on taking a small hand shovel to try to dig for roaches around plants and such (without damaging the root systems, and re filling all the holes of course.) If you are in a sandy dune, a sifter can be helpful for uncovering burrowing roaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All About Arthropods Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Hope you find some cool polyphagids out there! Arizona is one of the places I really want to visit just because of the sheer number of amazing insect out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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