Diary of excursions, captures of insects, etc, (chiefly hymenoptera) mostly made by A. W. Stelfox from 16th Sept. 1942 till 22nd Sept. 1943, vol. 13

Abstract

This field book contains field notes of collections Stelfox made from 16 September 1942 to 22 September 1943 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 Glenasmole, Royal Canal, Phoenix Park, Slade of Saggart, North Bull, Clondalkin, and Ballinacourt. 'R.C.L.P' following a name signifies that specimen were seen and verified by D. R. C. L. Perkins, F.R.S. A botanical specimen is inserted on page 198.

Date Range

1942-1943

Start Date

Sep 16, 1942

End Date

Sep 22, 1943

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

• Republic of Ireland
• Glenasmole Lodge
• Phoenix Park
• Blessington
• Clondalkin
• Slade
• North Bull Island
• Mayo
• Royal Canal

Form/Genre

• Fieldbook record
• Field notes
• Diary

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 13