Survey of Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve for rare invertebrates

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Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (CRMO) contains potential habitat for several species of conservationally important invertebrates. Surveys were conducted for 3 species known to occur in or adjacent to CRMO: the Idaho dunes tiger beetle (Cicindela arenicola), Idaho point-headed grasshopper (Acrolophitus pulchellus), and blind cave leiodid beetle (Glacicavicola bathysciodes). Blind cave leiodid beetles were found at 2 previously reported localities (Beauty and Boy Scout caves) and at 1 new location (Last Chance Cave). Also encountered were other cave invertebrates of interest. The Idaho dunes tiger beetle was not detected; however, potentially suitable habitat was located. The Idaho point-headed grasshopper was not detected, nor was habitat located that matched descriptions of occupied habitat.

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ELECTRONIC FILE - Zoology: Invertebrates

Citation (CSE style): Romin S, Bosworth W, Weekley T. 2008. Survey of Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve for rare insects. Boise (ID): Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Conservation Data Center. 17 p. Sponsored by: National Park Service.

Suggested citation, on the report: Idaho Conservation Data Center. 2008. Survey of Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve for Rare Insects. Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Boise,
Idaho. iii + 16 pp.