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Collection name:
Harrison G. Dyar Note books, Department of Entomology, 1882 - 1925
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Dept. of Entomology
Sublocation:
Box 1 Folder 3
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Sketches
Place:
United States
Florida
New York
Palm Beach
Jacksonville
Ulster
Date Range:
1889-1890
Start Date:
1889
End Date:
1890
Abstract:
The notebook documents Harrison G. Dyar's observations and collecting of insects. Covers specimen numbers 158-196 (December 1889 – August 1890 noted) and is entitled “Descriptions of Lepidopterous Larvae continued from Blue Book, 158 - 196”. Entries are headed with number (BB#), followed by reference to vegetation, sometimes location. Descriptions are often accompanied with dates; these often entail characteristics (appearance, color, size, measurements) of specimen relating to life cycle. Insect identifications are sometimes at the end of the entry. There are sketches in insect anatomy, references to catalog numbers, and loose inserts with additional specimen information. Locations related include Florida (Palm Beach, Jacksonville) and New York (Ulster county).
Topic:
Entomology  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 12-447
Access Information:
At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Department of Entomology at 202-633-0990 to make an appointment.
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Harrison G. Dyar Note books, Department of Entomology, 1882 - 1925
See more records associated with this person:
Dyar, Harrison G. (Harrison Gray), 1866-1929
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI5435