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 21
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Sketches
Place:
United States
Florida
New York
Virginia
Bahamas
Nassau
Date Range:
1897-1900
Start Date:
1897
End Date:
1900
Abstract:
The notebook documents Harrison G. Dyar's observations of collected insects and related rearing data for 1897 - 1898. Entries are organized by specimen numbers 679 - 732. Entries begin with name, sex, locality, date, collector is other than Dyar, and vegetation. Entries include descriptions related to phases of development. These include appearance, diet,colors, measurements, and related dates. There are loose inserts of notes related to specimens (includes 401A) and sketches of specimen anatomy. Some entries include tables of measurements and sometimes notes on specimen preparation. Sections copied in 1899 and 1900. Locations are in New York (Bellport, Southhaven, Yaphank); Florida (Jacksonville, Key West, Miami); Bahamas (Nassau); and Virginia (Rosslyn).
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