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H. G. Dyar bluebook 626 - 678

by: Dyar, Harrison G. (Harrison Gray), 1866-1929

Publication date: 1897

Topics: Entomology

Collection: sifieldbooks; biodiversity

Contributor: Smithsonian Institution Archives

Language: English

restrictions: At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Department of Entomology at 202-633-0990 to make an appointment.

The notebook documents Harrison G. Dyar's observations of collected insects and related rearing data for 1897. Entries are organized by specimen numbers 626 - 678. Entries start with name, locality, date, vegetation and name of collector if other than Dyar. These are followed by descriptions relating to phase of development with details about appearance, diet, colors, measurements, and dates. A specimen was sent from Argentina. Notes extend through 1900 and sometimes include references to catalog numbers. Sometimes second number is listed at top of the page. Includes loose and pasted inserts; detailed sketches. Locations are in Florida (Miami River); New Jersey (Fort Lee); New York (Bellport, Bronx Park, Brookhaven, Jefferson)

Abstract: The notebook documents Harrison G. Dyar"s observations of collected insects and related rearing data for 1897. Entries are organized by specimen numbers 626 - 678. Entries start with name, locality, date, vegetation and name of collector if other than Dyar. These are followed by descriptions relating to phase of development with details about appearance, diet, colors, measurements, and dates. A specimen was sent from Argentina. Notes extend through 1900 and sometimes include references to catalog numbers. Sometimes second number is listed at top of the page. Includes loose and pasted inserts; detailed sketches. Locations are in Florida (Miami River); New Jersey (Fort Lee); New York (Bellport, Bronx Park, Brookhaven, Jefferson).