Vol. 7, A. W. Stelfox, 1935-1936

Abstract

This field book contains field notes of collections Stelfox made from 27 June 1935 to 26 September 1936 in Ireland. Most specimens collected were insects, primarily hymenoptera. Other types of specimens may have been collected. 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. Localities include, but are not limited to Kerry, Slaheny Valley, Dunkerrin, Powerscourt House, Glenasmole, St Anne's, Athdown, Portarlington, and Lagore House. 'R.C.L.P' following a name signifies that specimen were seen and verified by D. R. C. L. Perkins, F.R.S. This field book also includes a etter from Florace Donisthrofe to Stelfox with identifications, 1936, inserted between page 10 and 11. Pressed plant is included on page 173.

Date Range

1935-1936

Start Date

Jun 27, 1935

End Date

Sep 26, 1936

Access Information

Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu.

Topic

• Entomology
• Hymenoptera

Place

• Dunkerrin
• Portarlington
• Republic of Ireland
• Powerscourt House
• Slaheny
• Athdown
• Glenasmole Lodge
• Lagore House
• Kerry

Form/Genre

• Fieldbook record
• Field notes

Accession #

SIA RU007379

Collection name

Arthur Wilson Stelfox papers, 1904-1967

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 1 Folder 7