Diary of hymenoptera, other insects, plants, etc. seen or taken by A. W. Stelfox, 1921-1965 Search this
Collection name:
Arthur Wilson Stelfox papers, 1904-1967
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 1 Folder 12
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Diary
Place:
Republic of Ireland
Rye Water
Leixlip
Baile Trá
Glenasmole Lodge
Kinsale, Old Head of
Blessington
Clondalkin
Mayo
Date Range:
1941-1942
Start Date:
19410116
End Date:
19420913
Abstract:
This field book contains field notes of collections Stelfox made from 16 January 1941 to 13 September 1942 in Ireland. Most specimens collected were insects, primarily hymenoptera. Other types of specimens may have been collected. Stelfox lists the name of the specimen, date collected, sex, quantity, sometimes remarks on the weather, location, sometimes specific type of environment, sometimes remarks about which specimens he would like to collect, sometimes additional information. Localities include, but are not limited to Leixlip, Baltray, Landenstown (in Kildare), Glenasmole, Mayo, Old Head, Blessington, Rye Water, and Clondalkin. 'R.C.L.P' following a name signifies that specimen were seen and verified by D. R. C. L. Perkins, F.R.S. The following correspondence is inserted at page 177: C. Wood-Baker to Stelfox 1940; letter to Stelfox 1942. A botanical specimen is inserted at page 200.
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