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 12
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
United States
New York
New Jersey
New Mexico
Weehawken
Date Range:
1893-1894
Start Date:
1893
End Date:
1894
Abstract:
The notebook documents Harrison G. Dyar's observations of collected insects and rearing data for 1893 - 1894. Entries were organized by specimen number, and headed with vegetation, locality, and date. Entries describe appearance and stage of development, sometimes specimen preparation. Details include appearance, color, measurements, and phases of development with related dates. There are some references to catalog numbers. Includes loose inserts with notes on specimens. Some specimens were sent to him by other collectors. Includes notes through 1897. Locations include New Jersey (Weehawken), New Mexico (Las Cences), Washington, and New York.
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