Santa Cruz Island Reserve

06 Jun, 04 AM - 09 Jun, 08 AM

I am currently working to compile a comprehensive inventory and distributional database of California beetle species. The project will integrate information from published literature, existing collections (including those of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, CA Dept of Food and Agriculture, California Academy of Sciences, LA County Museum, and the major University of California museums), and fieldwork. Many areas of the state and many of the less conspicuous beetles remain extremely poorly known. Undescribed species are still being routinely discovered, and even named species are rarely known from more than a few locations. I am undertaking focused surveys at selected sites around the state, including several other UC reserves, including Coal Oil Point, Carpinteria Salt Marsh, Big Creek, Sagehen Creek, and Sedgwick, as well as some government and private preserves. The goal of this fieldwork is to document the complete beetle faunas of each site, to begin to be able to analyze broad distributional patterns, abundance and impact of non-native species, possible declines of native species, etc. Collection of beetles on Santa Cruz Island will utilize a variety of low-impact methods, including Malaise trapping, Flight Interception trapping, blacklighting, and vegetation beating.

Visit #5365 @Santa Cruz Island Reserve

Approved

Under Project # 4256 | Research

California Beetle Project

faculty - Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

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Michael Caterino Jun 6 - 9, 2004 (4 days)

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Jeep 1 Jun 6 - 9, 2004
Private Room 1 Jun 6 - 9, 2004