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Plan Name: Kern Primrose Sphinx Moth Recovery Plan
Plan Status: Final
Plan Date: 08-Feb-84
Lead Agency: USFWS
Lead Office: Sacramento Fish And Wildlife Office ( (916) 414-6600 )
Species Action Priority # Action # Action Description Action Status Est. Initiation Date Est. Completion Date Responsible Parties Work Type Labor Type Action Comments Implementation Activities
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 1 11 Patrol known habitat during flight season Ongoing Not Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Law Enforcement Division, California Department of Fish and Game Other: Law Enforcement Internal Field Assistance Patrol at new population sites by BLM at Carrizo Plains sites.
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 1 12 Enforce applicable State and Federal laws Ongoing Current FY 2005 California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Law Enforcement Division Other: Regulations Internal Technical Assistance Coordinating with Ventura Office regarding Section 7 consultations.
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 3 13 Evaluate effectiveness of applicable laws and regulations Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Law Enforcement Division Research: Habitat Requirements Contract, Internal Technical Assistance
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 2111 Analyze extent and effect of use of filaree for oviposition Complete FY 2000 - FY 2004 FY 2005 California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Habitat Requirements Contract, Internal Technical Assistance
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 21121 Assess alternatives to augment host plant availability Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Propagation Contract, Internal Technical Assistance
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 211221 Test use of herbicides to control filaree Obsolete U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 211222 Test physical removal of filaree Obsolete U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Mechanical control is not feasible.
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 211223 Test the effects of livestock grazing on filaree dominated areas Partially Complete FY 2000 - FY 2004 California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Management Techniques Graduate Student, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 212 Determine if movement by larvae from filaree to host plant is possible Complete FY 2000 - FY 2004 FY 2005 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Habitat Requirements, Research: Migration Graduate Student, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance 2008 report revealed larvae are capable of traversing betweeen plants. It was believed previously that the larvae were physically confined to the plant on which they were ovideposited. This is not true.
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 213 Assess extent of predation, parasitism , disease and other mortality factors on sphinx moth larvae Ongoing Current FY 2007 California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Demographic Studies, Research: Predation, Research: Disease Contract, Internal Field Assistance Contract work to assess extent of parasitism and effect on moth host in progress, began spring 2007.
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 214 Investigate requirements of the sphinx moth pupae Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Reintroduction Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance Study to determine depth of pupation in sandy soil started spring 2007. Established a depth at which pupae are buried, and discovered that pupation occurs within the depth affected by agricultural discing of the soil.
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 221 Determine native species to be planted as nectar sources Partially Complete FY 2005 California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Other Information Contract, Internal Technical Assistance
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 222 Plant selected native nectar sources Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Management: Propagation Volunteer, Contract, Internal Field Assistance
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 1 231 Conduct annual survey of present and potential sphinx moth habitat and relate to relationships of naturally occurring physical and biological factors on sphinx moth population fluctuations Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: General, Research: Population Surveys, Research: Other Information Contract, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance Annual surveys at Carrizo Plains are being completed using USFWS funding. New sites with KPSM occurences within the Carrizo Plain have been discovered from 2005-2008 seasons. Walker Basin population is not routinely surveyed.
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 232 Examine effects of agricultural grazing and development Unknown California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Habitat Status, Research: Habitat Requirements, Research: Management Techniques Contract, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance This task originally was-examine effects of grazing and agricultural development. Apparently, grazing and trampling by grazing animals has a negative impact from incidental observations.
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 1 241 Pursue management agreement with local landowners to reduce adverse effects of pesticide use Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Acquisition: Management Agreement Internal Technical Assistance
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 1 242 Secure habitat through development and implementation of a land protection plan Partially Complete FY 2000 - FY 2004 California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition Program Acquisition Internal Technical Assistance
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 31 Conduct habitat surveys to determine possible translocation sites Partially Complete FY 2000 - FY 2004 California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Habitat Status Contract, Internal Technical Assistance Additional populations have been found at Carrizo Plain and in the Cuyama Valley since 2005.
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 32 Secure habitat at translocation sites through development and implementation of land protection plan Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition Program Acquisition, Acquisition: Easement Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 33 Develop propagation techniques, if necessary Complete FY 2005 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, California Department of Fish and Game Research: Reintroduction Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance Begin in FY4. Completed by Ken Osborn in 2008. Controlled propagation methodology presented in report to USFWS in 2008. USFWS funded project. Contains significant life history information, including motility of larvae and pupal depth.
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 34 Develop translocation techniques Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Other Information Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance Begin in FY4
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 35 Implement transplant action Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Management: Reintroduction Volunteer, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance Begin in FY5
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 36 Monitor transplanted populations by annual surveys Not Started California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Management: Other, Research: Population Surveys Internal Field Assistance Begin in FY5
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 41 Conduct informational meetings Ongoing Current FY 2005 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Have ongoing working group that meets annually to discuss strategy. Have website which is used to update group on KPSM work being done.
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 42 Distribute audio-visual program for schools Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Kern primrose sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) 2 43 Prepare and distribute local press releases Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
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