Daedalochila auriculata At Moultrie Creek, St. Johns County, Florida |
During a survey of southern St. Johns County on July 30, 2010, Harry G. Lee and this reporter discovered a population of Daedalochila auriculata in the roadside swale at the Old Plantation Drive wooden bridge over Moultrie Creek (GPS: 29.49412N 081.20552W - WGS-84 Datum) just east of Wildwood Drive. Empty specimens were initially found on the southeastern bridge approach but further investigation revealed that empty shells were also present on the northeastern bridge approach. A total of nine empty shells (seven adults and two juveniles) were ultimately found. Difficult topography, heavy vegetation and unusually hot summer temperatures precluded a more thorough survey during the visit. This reporter briefly revisited the site on 8/3/2010 and three additional specimens were found on the southeastern bridge approach. |
Southeastern bridge approach to Moultrie Creek. The view is looking west in the direction of Wildwood Drive. |
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Daedalochila auriculata Specimens From Moultrie Creek |
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