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 1
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
Republic of Ireland
Spanish Point
Malahide
Portmarnock
Rush
Arklow
Date Range:
1921-1926
Start Date:
19210501
End Date:
19260530
Abstract:
This field book contains field notes of collections Stelfox made from 1 May 1921 and 30 May 1926 in Ireland. Most specimens collected were insects, primarily hymenoptera. Other specimens, for example a bat, were also collected. Stelfox lists the name of the specimen, date collected, sex, quantity, sometimes remarks on the weather (ex. “a wettish, dull day!”), location, and sometimes specific type of environment. By 1924, his lists contain more narrative style descriptions, although continue to remain brief. Some specimens in 1926 were collected by R. A. Phillips. Localities include, but are not limited to Malahide, Portmarnock, Rush, Wicklow River, Arklow,and Spanish Point.
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