Diary of hymenoptera, other insects, plants, etc. seen or taken by A. W. Stelfox, vol. 28 from 9th June 1959 until 18th June 1960

Abstract

This field book contains field notes of collections Stelfox made from 9 June 1959 to 18 June 1960 in Northern Ireland. Specimens collected or observed are mostly insects, primarily hymenoptera, but botanical specimens are also included. 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. 'R.C.L.P' following a name signifies that specimen were seen and verified by D. R. C. L. Perkins, F.R.S. Localities include but are not limited to Donegal Town, Trawalua (Sligo), Ben Bulben, Hodson Bay, Achill Island, and Riverside shore. Correspondence from G. S. G. Nixon (Commonwealth Institute of Entomology) to Stelfox about specimens is inserted at the back of the journal.

Date Range

1959-1960

Start Date

Jun 09, 1959

End Date

Jun 18, 1960

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

• Trawalua Strand
• Northern Ireland
• Benbulbin
• Donegal
• Achill Island

Form/Genre

• Fieldbook record
• Field notes
• Correspondence
• Diary

Accession #

SIA RU007379

Collection name

Arthur Wilson Stelfox papers, 1904-1967

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 2 Folder 13