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 2 Folder 15
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Diary
Place:
Northern Ireland
Glasdrumman
Newcastle
Dundrum
Tollymore Park
Date Range:
1961
Start Date:
19610521
End Date:
19610909
Abstract:
This field book contains field notes of collections Stelfox made from 21 May to 9 September 1961 in Northern Ireland. Specimens collected or observed are mostly insects, primarily hymenoptera, but botanical specimens are also included. 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. 'R.C.L.P' following a name signifies that specimen were seen and verified by D. R. C. L. Perkins, F.R.S. Localities include but are not limited to Tollymore Park, Slieve Muck, Newcastle (Down County), Glasdrumman, and Dundrum Castle. Notes on Hymenoptera taken by R.W. Larlistle at Selborne are inserted at the title page.
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