The collection of male Hemileuca Buckmoths for ongoing research in status, evolution, and ecology. Up to 10 moths will be collected per location.
Location
Stopping at established sites along roads where host plants are abundant, collecting by net or hand in Chiricahua, Santa Catalina, Rincon, Santa Rita, Pajarito, Tumacacori, Huachuca, and Patagonia.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/23/2024
2
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Research Permit-Hemileuca Buckmoth Collecting, Forestwide | Decision Signed Date: 10/29/2024 |
| Forests | Coronado National Forest |
| Districts | Douglas Ranger District; Nogales Ranger District; Sierra Vista Ranger District; Santa Catalina Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T17S R29E S14 Chiricahua T18S R15E S14 Santa Rita T23S R12E S14 Tumacacori T24S R12E S14 Pajarito T12S R15E S14 Santa Catalina T15S R18E S14 Rincon T23S R20E S14 Huachuca T23S R16E S14 Patagonia |