A preliminary insect biodiversity survey of the Christmas Mountains, Brewster Co. Tx

Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Exhibit Hall C (Oregon Convention Center)
Brent C. Rahlwes , Department of Biological Sciences, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
Sibyl R. Bucheli , Department of Biological Sciences, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
Melissa S. Sisson , Institute for the Study of Invasive Species, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX

The Christmas Mountains were acquired, September 2011 by the Texas State University System, represent a pristine, open-air classroom located in the Chihuahuan deset, just north of Big Bend ranch. During May 18-23, 2014, preliminary sampling took place with multiple light traps, hand collecting, and mercury vapor lighting. This preliminary start of a much larger biodiversity survey hopes to help establish a baseline of insect diversity for the Christmas Mountains. 

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